3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) Ans- 1. Problem
2. Person
3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question)
Key words Ans- 1. Person/Client "hot seat"
2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol, recent loss
3. Strong words/adjectives
4. Age
...
3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) Ans- 1. Problem
2. Person
3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question)
Key words Ans- 1. Person/Client "hot seat"
2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol, recent loss
3. Strong words/adjectives
4. Age
5. Diagnosis
6. Symptoms/Duration
7. Who are you?
8. Where are you in session?
9. Quotations
10. Direct requests/concerns
11. Qualifiers (First/Next/Best)
Distractors Ans- FARM GRITS ROAD - Answers that look appealing at first glance but are often
wrong - ELIMINATE! Exam is here and now
DO NOT CHOOSE FARM GRITS ROAD Ans- 1. FOCUS on unresolved issues/past
2. ADVICE - giving/judging
3. RECOMMEND "to a support group"
4. MAKE an appt.
5. GIVE pamphlets/literature
6. RECOMMEND a session
7. INFORM parents/speak to parents (when child/ado)
8. TERMINATE (Exceptions: Moving, client reaches goals/no new crisis, client does not pay)
9. SPEAK to supervisor (except transference/counter)
10. RESPECT self-determination (If mentally UNSTABLE)
11. OFFER contract as a reminder
12. ALLOW the clients to lead the session
13. DO nothing/say nothing
How do you answer first/next questions? Ans- 90% of exam is SAFETY FIRST.
How does the exam want you to have a CLEAR understanding of client's issues? Ans- ASSESS
BEFORE ACTION.
RUSAFE Ans- 1. RULE out medical
,2. UNDER the influence/delusional/hallucinating Do Not Treat
3. SAVE Lives - Safety first (Answers: Duty to warn, report child/elder abuse, 911,
mobile crisis, ER)
4. ASSESS before action - (Answers: ASSESS, ASK or DICE - Determine,
Identify,Clarify, Explore)
5. FEELINGS - (Answers: ACKNOWLEDGE person's feelings) CONCERNS (AID
ASSIST, INFORM client, DISCUSS concerns)
6. EMPOWER - If client is mentally stable/alert (Answers: Respect client's decisions)
COE: Ethical responsibilities towards clients Ans- 1. Client's best interests are primary
2. Respect/promote right to self-determination if client is mentally alert/stable, NOT
unstable/intoxicated/psychotic
3. Informed consent, written agreement by client to undergo treatment,
risks/benefits/costs disclosed
4. Avoid conflicts of interest (Things that interfere with SW's impartial
judgment/discretion)
5. DO NOT promote individual therapy sessions to ppl who have a relationship w/ each
other (except couples, family, group treatment) - Provide family members with
appropriate referrals
6. Avoid dual/multiple relationships
7. Avoid bartering (unless common practice in community)
8. Obtain a professional translator FIRST if client does not speak the language of SW
9. Do not disclose client information w/out consent unless req'd by law
10. Provide client with reasonable access to records (First explore/discuss reason for
request) Follow laws of state.
11. Ensure CONTINUITY of services
12. NO relations with clients past or present
Mandated reporting Ans- SW's are req'd and responsible for reporting any instances of
abuse that is suspected. Abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, CHILD
AND ELDER ABUSE
Duty to Warn Ans- SW's MUST WARN a threatened victim of any harm that his/her
client may cause when there is a REAL INTENT (PLAN)
HIV Decisions Ans- NOT DUTY TO WARN! 3 options:
1. FIRST urge client to disclose to partner
2. FIRST encourage client to engage in safe sex
3. Research/follow state laws as needed
Subpoena by the court Ans- SW may be req'd by law to disclose confidential information
COE: Ethical responsibilities to colleagues Ans- 1. Refer to colleague who may be
better trained in an area than SW. SW can take client but must be COMPETENT.
2. When CONSULTING with colleague, disclose least amount of information
3. FIRST speak to a colleague to discourage/prevent/correct unethical behavior
, 4. AVOID relationships with colleagues (conflict of interest)
COE: Ethical responsibilities in practice settings Ans- 1. Accurately document services
in client's records while keeping best interests in mind
2. Maintain records securely for a period of time consistent with state laws
COE: Ethical responsibilities as professionals Ans- 1. MONITOR/EVALUATE policies
and implementation of programs
2. ADVOCATE when necessary
HMO Insurance/Short term Care/MANAGED CARE Ans- 1. Emphasizes short term,
discourages long term treatment
2. Cases assigned to case manager to whom provider must justify necessity for
treatment for payment and services.
3. More precise diagnosis = greater likelihood of reimbursement
4. Encourages Cognitive/Behavioral short term TX.
5. Contracts are INFLEXIBLE, abide by rules to receive reimbursement
Adult Disorders Ans- Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic/Cognitive Disorders, Schizophrenia
and other Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Somatoform
Disorders, Factitious Disorders
Autistic Disorder Ans- 1. Deficits in social interaction and nonverbal COMMUNICATION
2. Lack of peer relationships. eye contact, abnormal body movement,
3. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior
4. Inflexibility to routine, Fixed interests
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Ans- 1. Symptoms at least 6 months
2. Inattentive: Difficulty focusing, staying on task follow-through, listening, easily
distracted, loses things, forgetful
3. Hyperactive: Impulsive, fidgeting, running around, talking excessively
4. Several symptoms present prior to age 12
5. Must occur in 2 or more settings
6.. Behaviors can increase/decrease based on settings.
7. TX: Behavior modification
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Ans- At least 6 months - Angry, irritiable, defiant, talking
back to adults, rebellious behavior, attitude, blames others, cursing, lying
- NO SERIOUS VIOLATIONS OF OTHERS RIGHTS
Conduct Disorder Ans- 1. Violates other's rights, bullies, shoplifts, truancy, DX up to age
17
2. TX: Family, schools, community, client, parent/child behavior modificationq skills
Voordelen van het kopen van samenvattingen bij Stuvia op een rij:
√ Verzekerd van kwaliteit door reviews
Stuvia-klanten hebben meer dan 700.000 samenvattingen beoordeeld. Zo weet je zeker dat je de beste documenten koopt!
Snel en makkelijk kopen
Je betaalt supersnel en eenmalig met iDeal, Bancontact of creditcard voor de samenvatting. Zonder lidmaatschap.
Focus op de essentie
Samenvattingen worden geschreven voor en door anderen. Daarom zijn de samenvattingen altijd betrouwbaar en actueel. Zo kom je snel tot de kern!
Veelgestelde vragen
Wat krijg ik als ik dit document koop?
Je krijgt een PDF, die direct beschikbaar is na je aankoop. Het gekochte document is altijd, overal en oneindig toegankelijk via je profiel.
Tevredenheidsgarantie: hoe werkt dat?
Onze tevredenheidsgarantie zorgt ervoor dat je altijd een studiedocument vindt dat goed bij je past. Je vult een formulier in en onze klantenservice regelt de rest.
Van wie koop ik deze samenvatting?
Stuvia is een marktplaats, je koop dit document dus niet van ons, maar van verkoper Classroom. Stuvia faciliteert de betaling aan de verkoper.
Zit ik meteen vast aan een abonnement?
Nee, je koopt alleen deze samenvatting voor €13,21. Je zit daarna nergens aan vast.
