Is It a Good Idea for Clients to Leave Treatment

question 6

Multiple Choice

Is it a good idea for clients to leave treatment with an understanding that follow-up will ensue?

• A) Yes, they are likely to maintain their intent to cooperate if regular and positive contacts are made.
• B) Yes, the relationship itself serves as a form of treatment but the client develops a dependence on the provider.
• C) No, frequent contacts impede the evaluation process with several reevaluations producing inconsistent data.
• D) No, as an ongoing relationship between treatment providers and the former client weakens with familiarity

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Definitions:

Ethical Relativism

The theory that there are no universal moral principles, but rather that morality varies by culture or individual preference.

Human Values

Fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes and actions, encompassing importance of ethics and character in individuals and society.

Objective Standards

Criteria independent of the parties' personal intentions or beliefs, used to assess behavior or performance.

Rational Ethics

A branch of ethics focused on determining right and wrong actions based on reasoning and logical analysis rather than on emotions or social customs.