Which of the Following Is NOT a True Statement Regarding

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding suicide when working with couple or family clients?

• A) Current family therapy codes do not address the issue of suicide, leaving many therapists without clear guidance on how to proceed.
• B) Under the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics, counselors have the option to maintain the confidentiality of terminally ill clients planning to take their own lives.
• C) In states where assisted suicide is legal, it typically does not require that a patient be diagnosed as terminally ill.
• D) Even in states where assisted suicide is not allowed, some patients engage in a conscious effort to take their own life before an illness overtakes them.

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Definitions:

Advance Directive

Legal documents that allow individuals to spell out their decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time, providing a way to communicate their wishes to family, friends, and healthcare professionals to avoid confusion later on.

Witness

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place and can provide a first-hand account of what happened.

Multiple Fractures

The occurrence of more than one bone fracture at the same time, often resulting from significant trauma or injury.

Intensive Care

Specialized medical treatment provided to patients with severe, life-threatening illnesses or injuries, typically involving close monitoring and support in an intensive care unit (ICU).