Asking Clients to Sign a Form at the Initial Session

question 7

True/False

Asking clients to sign a form at the initial session does not discharge your duty toward informed consent.

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Definitions:

Confidentiality

The ethical principle or legal right that a professional will keep certain information shared by clients or patients strictly private.

Duty to Protect

Duty to protect is a legal and ethical obligation of mental health professionals to take steps to protect individuals who are in imminent danger of harming themselves or others.

Aftercare

A program of post-hospitalization care and treatment in the community.

State Mental Hospital

A public institution providing inpatient psychiatric care and treatment for individuals with mental health disorders.