When a Therapist Believes Referring a Client to Be the Appropriate

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a therapist believes referring a client to be the appropriate course of action due to a lack of competence in the client's issue:

• A) it would be considered unethical to not refer to a more competent therapist.
• B) it is the client's choice whether to accept or decline the termination.
• C) it is the therapist's choice to decide when and if termination should take place.
• D) the therapist should only refer the client if a conflict has been created.

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Definitions:

Implied-in-Fact

A type of contract formed by the conduct of the parties involved, rather than written or spoken words.

Implied-in-Law

A term or condition not expressly stated but inferred by the nature of the transaction or the parties' conduct, as recognized by law.

Discharged by Agreement

A situation where the parties involved decide to release each other from the obligations of a contract, effectively ending the contract.

Operation of Law

Changes in legal rights or obligations that occur automatically due to established legal rules, without the need for action by the parties involved.