In Distance Counseling, Informed Consent SHOULD Include

question 8

Multiple Choice

In distance counseling, Informed Consent SHOULD include:

• A) the type of software used, guarantee of confidentiality and privacy, and consent to view client social media.
• B) consent to waive right to confidentiality and privacy, as it cannot be guaranteed in distance counseling.
• C) consent to waive counselor liability in the event of client crisis, as the counselor may be in a different time zone or otherwise inaccessible.
• D) the same information as typical face-to-face Informed Consent.
• E) distance counseling credentials, cultural/language differences, time zone differences, emergency procedures to follow if the counselor is not available,
• Anticipated response time, and possible denial of insurance.

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Definitions:

Gender Identity

An individual’s personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with their birth sex.

Gender Constancy

The understanding that one's gender identity is fixed and constant, regardless of external changes or societal expectations.

Sense Of Identity

The understanding or perception of oneself as a distinct individual, with a stable set of attributes, qualities, and aspirations.

Dependence

A state in which an individual relies on something or someone for support or to function normally.