Law and Ethics Practice Exam 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

When dealing with the scenario of providing therapy over the phone during a client's vacation, obtaining informed consent specific to tele-therapy is legally required. This process ensures that the client understands the nature of tele-therapy, including the potential risks and limitations associated with conducting therapy sessions through phone calls.

Informed consent is a critical component of establishing a therapeutic relationship and upholds ethical standards in practice. It allows clients to be fully aware of how their treatment will be delivered, the context in which it occurs, and acknowledges any potential issues related to confidentiality or the effectiveness of treatment conducted in a less traditional setting.

In contrast, stopping all treatment simply because the client is out of state would not accommodate their needs and is not a necessary legal requirement. Discussing the risks without obtaining informed consent also does not fulfill the legal obligation to ensure that clients are fully informed before proceeding with a mode of treatment. Referring clients to local therapists might be appropriate in certain contexts, but it removes the continuity of care and does not address the immediate need for the client, which informed consent allows you to do.