Which of the Following Statements Is Most Appropriate Regarding Clinical

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most appropriate regarding clinical case notes?

• A) counselors should not take clinical case notes if they are worried about the notes being subpoenaed or later being seen by the client or anyone else.
• B) counselors should take the clinical notes they need in order to function effectively as professionals.
• C) it is reasonable to assume that clinical case notes will not be read by anyone other than the counselor who wrote them.
• D) writing illegible case notes is a protection against being called upon to reveal sensitive information pursuant to a subpoena.
• E) if clinical case notes are kept at the home of the counselor, they cannot be subpoenaed.

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