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Dual Relationship

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Statement one and two are essential when conducting a dual-relationship with a patient. Statement one, includes discussing the limitations of the proposed relationship. This could include situations such as, outside of our therapy session we cannot discuss that content as friends (Kenyon, 1999, p. 63). Though that may be an unrealistic example, it is still an illustration of a rule set to differ between the two relationships. Statement two discusses serving the all clients with respect, integrity and keeping their welfare into consideration always (Kenyon, 1999, p. 63). This is a huge responsibility to all patients but is something you will need to be constantly re-evaluating in a dual-relationship. Asking yourself questions throughout the process is imperative. For example, the question of, is my professional or personal image of this person affecting the quality of care I can give them? Statement eight is the most important as it deals with the probable ethical conflicts that can rise from dual or multiple relationships. The statement most certainly discourages having dual-relationships but does not firmly forbid them (Kenyon, 1999, p. 64). Ramona, Jessica and Della are excellent examples of how there are times dual-relationships can be unavoidable (Kenyon, …show more content…

I would need to do some soul searching to figure out if I could remain objective. If possible, I would err on the side of referring the patient to another provider. However, such as in Della’s situation, sometimes referring a patient out is not always feasible as it might significantly extended time to get care (Kenyon, 1999, p. 63). That would be a prime situation to evaluate does that patient consent to having you as a part of their care plan and can you as the provider remain objective. Knowing your limitations is salient and this reigns especially true in having

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