3. Describe the specific steps you would take in responding to the subpoena.
A. I would first contact the legal representation of my school district who may be able to get a motion to quash (reject or void) the subpoena (ASCA, FAQ).
B. I would then inform the school district’s attorney that I do not have any information to help the case (ASCA, FAQ).
C. I would explain that my obligations are to Danielle (ASCA, FAQ).
D. I also would cite my ethical standards, which support me in safeguarding Danielle’s confidences and privileged information (ASCA, FAQ).
E. I would explain that the state will gain no new knowledge should I testify, but on the flip side Danielle may be harmed by my testimony (ASCA, FAQ).
F. I would also make a request to the court that disclosure not be required because the release of confidential information may potentially harm Danielle or our counseling relationship (ASCA, 2016, A.2.i). …show more content…
I would continue to insist on keeping my records and opinions out of court unless in a case of abuse. My loyalty is to Danielle and the confidentiality I owe her. I want to protect her privacy to the extent possible (ASCA, FAQ).
H. However, if all attempts to avoid relinquishing her records to the court fail, I must submit them for the court (ASCA, FAQ).
I. If a breach of confidentiality is forced upon us, ASCA states to “use the most appropriate and least intrusive method to breach confidentiality, if such action is warranted (ASCA, 2016, A.2.g).
4. How will you respond if you are asked for an opinion on who should have custody of
A. I would first contact the legal representation of my school district who may be able to get a motion to quash (reject or void) the subpoena (ASCA, FAQ).
B. I would then inform the school district’s attorney that I do not have any information to help the case (ASCA, FAQ).
C. I would explain that my obligations are to Danielle (ASCA, FAQ).
D. I also would cite my ethical standards, which support me in safeguarding Danielle’s confidences and privileged information (ASCA, FAQ).
E. I would explain that the state will gain no new knowledge should I testify, but on the flip side Danielle may be harmed by my testimony (ASCA, FAQ).
F. I would also make a request to the court that disclosure not be required because the release of confidential information may potentially harm Danielle or our counseling relationship (ASCA, 2016, A.2.i). …show more content…
I would continue to insist on keeping my records and opinions out of court unless in a case of abuse. My loyalty is to Danielle and the confidentiality I owe her. I want to protect her privacy to the extent possible (ASCA, FAQ).
H. However, if all attempts to avoid relinquishing her records to the court fail, I must submit them for the court (ASCA, FAQ).
I. If a breach of confidentiality is forced upon us, ASCA states to “use the most appropriate and least intrusive method to breach confidentiality, if such action is warranted (ASCA, 2016, A.2.g).
4. How will you respond if you are asked for an opinion on who should have custody of