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BHS-320 Ethics of Behavioral Health Science BHS 350 Week 4 Discussion Question DQ_2.
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BHS-320 Ethics of Behavioral Health Science
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Review the ACA Code of Ethics statements regarding Informed Consent in the Counseling Relationship(A.2) and Informed Consent in Research (G.2.a). What are some of the similarities and differences
between these two types of Informed Consent?
Dr. Gregory and Classmates,
While reviewing the ACA Code of Ethics, I had difficulty finding detailed
information specifically for informed consent in research. In the counseling
relationship, informed consent gives the client freedom to choose whether to
enter into or remain in a counseling relationship. The client is allowed
adequate information about the counseling process and the counselor.
Counselors have an obligation to review in writing and verbally with clients
the rights and responsibilities of both counselors and clients. Informed
consent is an ongoing part of the counseling process, and counselors
appropriately document discussions of informed consent throughout the
counseling relationship (“Selected Ethical Standards About Informed
Consent: Counselors and Research (from ACA Code of Ethics),” n.d.).
Informed Consent in Research provides individuals with the right to consent
to become research participants. Counselors are required to effectively
explain the purpose and procedures to be followed, identifies any procedures
that are experimental or relatively untried, describes any attendant
discomforts and risks, describes any benefits or changes in individuals or
organizations that might be reasonably expected, discloses appropriate
alternative procedures that would be advantageous for participants, offers to
answer any inquiries concerning the procedures, describes any limitations on
confidentiality, describes the format and potential target audiences for the
dissemination of research findings, and instructs participants that they are
free to withdraw their consent and to discontinue participation in the project
at any time without penalty (“Selected Ethical Standards About Informed
Consent: Counselors and Research (from ACA Code of Ethics),” n.d.).
After reviewing both forms of consent, I recognize more detail provided when
a client enters a research arrangement. I think this is because there are more
instances and opportunities for new challenges or obstacles to arise.
Additionally, if there is a new procedure or experiment beginning effective
communication is key to encourage clients trust, comfort, and continued
participation. In the counseling relationship informed consent is equally
important because it not only keeps the client updated on their rights and
responsibilities throughout counseling, it also provides potential clients with
the necessary information to make healthy, informed decisions for
themselves.
Respectfully,
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