From the standpoint of a journal editor and researcher, this commentary critically reflects on some of the primary notions addressed in the 4 featured articles of the special section, discussing areas of agreement and divergence. As a way of further exploring these ethical and professional concerns,
Writing About Clients: Ethical Considerations and Options
β Scribed by Len Sperry; Ronald Pies
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 161 KB
- Volume
- 54
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0160-7960
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β¦ Synopsis
Today, the decision to prepare clinical case material for publication is a decision that cannot be taken lightly. The decision involves reviewing ethical considerations and choosing among various options to safeguard client privacy. Such options include seeking the client's permission, disguising case material, and developing composite case material. These considerations are discussed and options are described along with guidelines and a case example illustrating these points.
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