Suicidal Blackmail

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Jobes
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Ethical Quandary ◽  
Management Issues

This case discusses suicidal blackmail and risk management issues in clinical care. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

On Being There

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald P. Koocher
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Being There ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case discusses boundaries between therapists and clients in emotionally intense contexts, such as the end of life. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

Determining a Patient’s Capacity to Refuse Dialysis and Die

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
James DuBois
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Right To Die ◽  
The Right ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case discusses a patient's capacity to dialysis refusal and the right to die. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

What Would She Think?

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Confidential Information ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case discusses ethical standards bearing on maintaining confidentiality, disclosures (of confidential information), and the maintenance, dissemination, and disposal of confidential records of professional and scientific work, especially following the death of a client. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

To Warn or Not to Warn

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Ethical Quandary ◽  
Professional Judgement

This case explores the conflict between ethics and law, scientific and professional judgement, and confidentiality when a third party may be at risk from the client. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

Working Out One’s Salvation in Fear and Trembling

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Michel
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Fear And Trembling ◽  
Working Out ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case explores ethical and spiritual dilemmas around therapeutic boundaries and extra-therapy contact. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

When in Doubt, Pull Them Out?

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyvia Chriki
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case describes a situation in which the decision must be made whether or not to remove a disabled child from their home and the care of their parents. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

Psychotic, Homicidal, and Armed

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi S. Kraft
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Personal Safety ◽  
Combat Environment ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case describes the balance between personal safety and the effectiveness of treatment in a combat environment. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

When Boundaries Intersect in Cyberspace

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil Hassan El-Ghoroury
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case discusses intersection of boundaries that can occur over social media websites such as Facebook, and the complications of relationships and confidentiality. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

Hitler Should Have Finished the Job

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Grodin
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Ethical Quandary ◽  
Religious Differences

This case explores countertransference, religious differences, and abandonment. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

But It’s a Really Nice Gift!

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey E. Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Work Setting ◽  
Gift Giving ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Ethical Quandary

This case focuses on boundaries. Boundaries exist regarding psychotherapy issues such as the use of touch, self-disclosure, personal space, gift giving, time and location of treatment. The chapter presents a discussion of the key ethical issues, a summary of the primary ethical conundrums prevalent in the work setting, and a final reflection in retrospect regarding how the ethical quandary was handled.

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