Examples of such dual relationships, include but are not limited to, research and treatment with students, supervisory, friends, employees, or relatives. Sexual intimacies with clients are unethical. F. Collaborate with other professionals when appropriate. Such knowledge and compliance assures the protection of research subjects, client welfare and confidentiality. Client's privacy and confidentiality is considered of the highest priority except when there is clear and imminent danger to an individual or society.
Supervision refers to the interaction necessary to clarify and improve the treatment process.
An understanding of psychotherapy through intense study is essential. A. Maintains the confidentiality of written records. B. Engages in discussion of clients for professional purposes only, and avoids identity of client except when essential. C. Obtains permission before using any client information contained within audio or video tapes. D. Respects right of informed consent and other legal requirements when involving clients, client's records or videotapes for research purposes.