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Forethought:
Which Ethical Dilemmas Can You Avoid If You Try?
1.5 CE Credits
Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D.
Monday, December 1, 2008 - DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville VA

 

I. Ethical Standards

   
  II. Professional Recommendations About Forethought & Planning
     
  III. Learning the Rules & Making Decisions in Advance About Exceptions
     
  IV. Forethought & Planning To Avoid Unnecessary Ethical Complications About:
   

A. Fees & Billing Arrangements
B. Dual Relationships
C. Structuring of Multi-Client Cases (Couple, Family, Child/Parent)
D. Confidentiality
E. Clarifying Ethical Obligations to Each Party Involved in the Case
F. Subpoenas
G. Other . . .

     
  V. Preparing for the Initial Interview
     
  Educational Goals:
1. List the clinical areas in which forethought and advance planning are most important.
2. Describe ethical implications of failing to engage in forethought about those areas of practice.
3. Determine possible legal implications of failing to engage in forethought and planning.
4. Distinguish between ethical dilemmas that forethought can prevent vs "unpreventable" ones where the role of forethought is to prepare one to respond ethically when they develop.

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Continuing Education (C.E.) Credits - Ethics/Laws:

The Center for Ethical Practice is approved by
APA (American Psychological Association) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists;
by NASW ( National Association of Social Workers (
as Provider # 886-40-7427);
and by
VCA (Virginia Counselors Association) [NBCC Approved Provider #2047].
The Center for Ethical Practice maintains full responsibility for all programs and their content.
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