With the principle of autonomy in mind, how could Dr. Smith behaved differently in the situation?

He should assist Amy to get appropriate therapeutic services if she wants to work with another therapist.

He should delineate how being in multiple relationships with a client could impair professional judgements or increase the risk of exploitation for her autonomous decision making.

Help her in the process of seeking a job.

Tell her how great Mr. Biggy is for a date.

With the principle beneficence in mind, how should Dr. Smith handle the situation about Mr. Biggy’s intentions with Amy?

He should keep this information to himself. The client should not know.

He can’t tell his client for the sake of confidentiality for Mr. Biggy

This information could be harmful. He should tell his client

Other, none of the above

The Kitchener principle of NONMALEFICENCE holds the main belief in doing no harm to your client. With the vignette in mind, what is the best way to prevent maleficence from occurring any further for Amy, the client?

End therapy with Amy, the dual relationship with Mr. Biggy and Amy is violating Code of Ethics.

Tell Amy about the conversation held with Mr. Biggy at the gathering.

Continue therapy with Amy as if the conversation with Mr. Biggy never occurred. Telling Amy could create cause issues with her job, creating maleficence.

Consult with a trusted colleague about the proper way to handle the situation.

In regards to the Kitchener principle of JUSTICE how should Dr. Smith handle his therapeutic relationship with Amy going forward?

Tell Amy about Mr. Biggy’s intentions and process it with her in therapy

Suggest to Amy to find another job, knowing that if she doesn’t you will terminate therapy and refer her out

Tell Amy that because of the dual relationship with her and her boss, you must terminate therapy and give her appropriate referrals

Continue therapy as normal, without bringing up the conversation with Mr. Biggy. If it becomes a problem for Amy, she can bring it up on her own

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