Psychotherapists like all other therapists operate guided by a strict code of regulations and ethics. They are dedicated to professional and ethical excellence in addition to commitment to service, advocacy as well as public participation. However, if you suspect unethical treatment by psyhotherapist, there are many avenues to air your grievances. Red flags to look out for include emotional blackmail, inexperience, uncaring and sloppiness.
It is important to understand the importance of law and ethics in a psychotherapists practices. Ethics and law are what governs their practice. Without ethics, therapy is as good as dead and is completely irrelevant. As a result, breaching ethics during treatment of a patient makes it such a severe crime. The consequences may be suspension or termination of the practicing license. In some cases, legal action is necessary.
Lets look at what is considered unethical treatment. Sexual or romantic gestures or advances are completely unethical. In fact, its only allowed with a lot of controversies, two years after the termination of the sessions. Also, friendships or encounters outside the practice not allowed. Breaching confidentiality of the client where he or she reveals information without your consent is also unethical.
Inaccurate billing is also not allowed. The therapist should begin treatment by explaining to their clients how and what will be billed among other financial policies. It is ethically wrong for them to bill a service which is already covered for. Besides, he or she should not exaggerate the diagnosis of a patient or underwrite it to protect their perceived image.
Breach of ethical principles is a serious crime capable of destroying careers. Before making the serious allegations, you need to be sure that your right to ethical treatment was actually violated and not a mere hunch. Talk to your friends, another therapist or a lawyer for a way forward. If they were indeed violated, you are free to come out come with all your guns blazing.
So what are your options as a client whose right to ethical therapy has been breached? As a patient, you may discuss the therapist questionable behavior with them. Also, you are free to seek counsel from a different health professional. Lawyers are also helpful in helping you chart a way out. Lastly, you may contact their professional association to ask questions or report a complaint.
If you feel your life may be in danger, you need to report to law enforcement officers. After unethical treatment, termination of the sessions will happen at one point or another. Despite what they may have done to you, ending the sessions amicably should be the way to go. Do not simply stop coming to sessions or ignore their phone calls; that is hiding not termination.
Having emotional or other kind of issues is a difficult thing for anyone. Sharing them with someone is not easy either. Most psychotherapists have good and ethical practices, helping millions of people find their path again. However, there are a few who take advantage of their unsuspecting gullible clients. Such individuals should not be allowed to continue practicing; instead, they should be put away for good.
It is important to understand the importance of law and ethics in a psychotherapists practices. Ethics and law are what governs their practice. Without ethics, therapy is as good as dead and is completely irrelevant. As a result, breaching ethics during treatment of a patient makes it such a severe crime. The consequences may be suspension or termination of the practicing license. In some cases, legal action is necessary.
Lets look at what is considered unethical treatment. Sexual or romantic gestures or advances are completely unethical. In fact, its only allowed with a lot of controversies, two years after the termination of the sessions. Also, friendships or encounters outside the practice not allowed. Breaching confidentiality of the client where he or she reveals information without your consent is also unethical.
Inaccurate billing is also not allowed. The therapist should begin treatment by explaining to their clients how and what will be billed among other financial policies. It is ethically wrong for them to bill a service which is already covered for. Besides, he or she should not exaggerate the diagnosis of a patient or underwrite it to protect their perceived image.
Breach of ethical principles is a serious crime capable of destroying careers. Before making the serious allegations, you need to be sure that your right to ethical treatment was actually violated and not a mere hunch. Talk to your friends, another therapist or a lawyer for a way forward. If they were indeed violated, you are free to come out come with all your guns blazing.
So what are your options as a client whose right to ethical therapy has been breached? As a patient, you may discuss the therapist questionable behavior with them. Also, you are free to seek counsel from a different health professional. Lawyers are also helpful in helping you chart a way out. Lastly, you may contact their professional association to ask questions or report a complaint.
If you feel your life may be in danger, you need to report to law enforcement officers. After unethical treatment, termination of the sessions will happen at one point or another. Despite what they may have done to you, ending the sessions amicably should be the way to go. Do not simply stop coming to sessions or ignore their phone calls; that is hiding not termination.
Having emotional or other kind of issues is a difficult thing for anyone. Sharing them with someone is not easy either. Most psychotherapists have good and ethical practices, helping millions of people find their path again. However, there are a few who take advantage of their unsuspecting gullible clients. Such individuals should not be allowed to continue practicing; instead, they should be put away for good.
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