Ethical Issues
The manual describes ethics in part as a moral approach to intellectual issues:

Advocates for persons with HIV have fought for years to:

The ongoing struggle between legislating morality for public good and fighting to retain individual autonomy rights is an ethical dilemma exemplified by SEP’s (syringe exchange programs):

What reasons are given for ethics issues being rarely covered in orientation sessions or continuing education activities with agencies:

A policy that sets a standard for each new client to receive an intake interview within 24 hours is an example of the basic ethical principle of _______________:

In determining an individual’s ability to decide and act autonomously, a counselor must:

In “doing good” for a client, it is deemed unwise for the clinician to take the client’s viewpoint and cultural context into account:

Sexual and financial exploitation of a client by a clinician is a blatant violation of which basic ethical principle:

The example of the client who shows up late and is terminated or transferred by the clinician only because he is the third client to show up late that day is a subtle example of a violation of which basic ethical principle:

Telling the truth and keeping promises is at the core of which basic ethical principle:

Confidentiality contracts may be breached for:

Every time a clinician takes morally correct action in a “duty-to-treat” situation, they and their agency are legally protected:

If a client has HIV but has not informed his partner about his HIV status, a counselor could be held liable in a civil lawsuit for knowing and not telling the client’s partner:

It is extremely rare for a legal judgement to be made against a clinician who was following appropriate procedures and standards for her profession and institution in which she worked:

Which is true for dual relationships where a provider may have had contact with a client in a social or sexual context as well as in a professional role:

Which is not a step for working through ethical issues as outlined by NASW’s Ethical Issues training manual:

Which are given as additional resources for ethical problem solving:

Legal Issues
Many legal issues have ethical implications:

Which are examples cited where legal questions may arise regarding access to treatment and issues of discrimination:

An alcohol abuser whose drinking results in assaultive episodes that endanger elderly residents at a long-term care facility qualifies as an example of a condition under which the facility can legally exclude that individual:

Which examples listed below correctly state the protocol service providers may follow with respect to current illegal drug users:

In 1998, the Supreme Court held that asymptomatic HIV is a “disability” under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act):

What conditions must exist to protect individuals living with HIV/Aids from discrimination according to the Bragdon vs. Abbott decision:

In cases where a public accommodation could argue that an HIV-positive individual poses a direct threat, it would also have to show that the threat could not be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures, or by the provision of auxiliary aids or services:

The 2 Federal Acts would not protect an alcoholic secretary who binges on weekends but reports to work sober and performs her job safely and efficiently:

With respect to alcohol, the ADA permits employers to:

With respect to illegal drugs, the ADA permits employers to:

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires employers to establish an ongoing substance-free awareness program for its employees:

Current abusers of drugs have no protection against discrimination in employment, even if they are “qualified” and do not pose a “direct threat”:

Where can one find a useful “Q & A” about the ADA’s protections for persons living with HIV/Aids:

For employment discrimination complaints, which avenues offer the advantage of being inexpensive and not requiring an attorney:

With respect to confidentiality of information about clients, Federal law applies throughout the country and preempts less restrictive State laws:

With respect to the Federal Government, which item below must be contained in a proper consent form for the release of confidential information:

One strategy for releasing only information about substance abuse but not information about HIV/AIDS is:

Which is not a method complying with state laws mandating the reporting of TB and HIV/AIDS cases if client identifying information must be reported:

Suppose an HIV-infected client tells his counselor that he has had unprotected sex or shared syringes with someone.  How can programs notify the Public Health Dept. without violating confidentiality:

HMOs or MCOs can review client records or request information about treatment at any time:

Federal regulations do not apply to any disclosure of information that would identify a deceased client as a substance abuser:

Medical emergency exceptions permit only disclosure to medical personnel:

Which is not an additional rule regarding confidentiality given at the end of the segment:

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