Developing an Exemplary Informed Consent Brochure David Kaplan

Developing an Exemplary Informed Consent Brochure

David Kaplan ACA Chief Professional Officer dkaplan@counseling. org www. counseling. org/kaplan

Ethics background • Member, ASCA ethics committee • Chair, IAMFC ethics committee • Developed IAMFC code of ethics • TFJ ethics columnist • Journal articles and conference presentations • Staff liaison to both the 2005 and 2014 ACA Ethics Revision Task Force.

Informed Consent Clients have a right to know what they are getting into before they get into it.

6 Clients have the right not to be surprised.

ACA Code of Ethics A. 2. a Informed Consent Clients have the freedom to choose whether to enter into or remain in a counseling relationship and need adequate information about the counseling process and the counselor.

ACA Code of Ethics • Must be done both verbally and in writing. • Is an ongoing part of the counseling process.

Informed Consent Brochure • Your approach to counseling • Confidentiality • Your background and training • Appointments

Informed Consent Brochure • Fees and Payments • Contacting you • Additional points • Sign off sheet

Informed Consent Procedures • Construct a thorough IC brochure. • Have the client read your brochure prior to your first meeting. • Ask for feedback.

Informed Consent Procedures • Review the rules about confidentiality. • Have the client sign the acknowledgement sheet.

Informed Consent Procedures • Give the client the brochure to take home. • Ask about the brochure at the beginning of the second session.

David Kaplan ACA Chief Professional Officer dkaplan@counseling. org www. counseling. org/kaplan