It Is an Ethical,and Sometimes Legal,obligation of Therapists to Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

It is an ethical,and sometimes legal,obligation of therapists to be mindful that a medical evaluation is many times indicated.Which of the following is NOT a reason to refer for a medical evaluation?

• A) Dementia
• B) Schizophrenia
• C) Bipolar disorder
• D) Marital discord

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Definitions:

Minimal Standard

A basic level of quality or requirement that is considered acceptable under legal or regulatory guidelines.

Deontology

The ethical theory which states that an action can be determined as ethical on the basis of right and wrong, regardless of its consequences.

Public Disclosure Test

A legal standard used to determine whether information has been effectively communicated to the public, particularly in defamation and privacy cases.

Ethics Shapes

Suggests that ethical principles influence or determine the formation of personal values and behavior.