Exam Preview for 1146: Social Work Ethics: Knowing When to Transfer

Social Work Ethics: Knowing When to Transfer a Client

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1. What does it mean to “transfer” a client? Firing a client Being fired by a client Transitioning a client to a more appropriate clinical experience A client no longer needs clinical care
2. What does “termination” mean, as it relates to working with clients? the client will continue to work with that clinician the client's time with the clinician is ending the client’s clinical needs fluctuate over time the client died while having an outstanding clinical schedule
3. _____________ is a specific form of malpractice that can occur in the context of a mental healthprofessional's termination of services, including transferring. Transfer Referral Abandonment None of the above
4. Which of the following is an ethical reason to transfer a client? To date them To begin a financial or business relationship with them To give them access to a higher level of care than you can provide To build a social relationship
5. What should a clinician expect when ethically transferring a client? The client will immediately accept this plan The clinician will be very sad to see the client go The clinician’s business will suffer The client may have many questions about what this transfer means.
6. It is not recommended that a therapist end treatment with a client who is in __________ at the time termination is being considered. crisis limbo withdrawal denial
7. Which of the following is TRUE about client transfers? Clinicians can date the person once they are no longer a client There are more federal protections once a client transfers Clinicians can shred client files post-transfer Clients have a right to understand why they are being transferred
8. A social worker should refrain from putting which of the following in a client termination letter? Client Name Dates of being seen and date of clinical relationship ending Extensive therapeutic treatment information Recommendations for where the client can continue care
9. Which of the following is TRUE about transferring a client? They are at lower risk of self-harm as soon as they are transferred All LGBT+ clients should be transferred to an LGBT+-specific facility You cannot transfer someone while they are suicidal You cannot transfer a client if they have nowhere else to go.
10. Of the following, which is the best way for a social worker to support clients through the transferring process? Buy them lunch Provide concrete guidance and steps to continue care Invite them to stop by your office any time they’d like to visit Tell them that they can return if they do not like the new clinician