Most Ethical Codes Specify That Therapists Should

question 34

Multiple Choice

Most ethical codes specify that therapists should:

• A) be available to their clients even when they are on vacation.
• B) inform clients that their records are inaccessible to them.
• C) inform clients that a diagnosis can become a permanent part of their file and have ramifications in terms of cost of insurance,long-term insurability,and employment.
• D) alter case notes that are damaging to the client if they are subpoenaed into court.

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Definitions:

Overeating

Consuming food in quantities greater than the body’s energy requirements.

Deprivation Dwarfism

A condition caused by extreme emotional or physical deprivation during childhood, resulting in stunted physical growth.

Growth Hormone

A hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and animals.

Genetic Defect

A mutation or abnormality in an individual's DNA that can lead to physical or physiological disorders or diseases.