Unethical
Behavior Revised: November 27, 2013 Psychotherapy, counseling or treatment takes place within a trusted and confidential relationship in which the benefit of the client or patient is of primary importance. The quality and competence provided to the consumer by a professional is a critical element. To help guide professionals and consumers, there are ethical principles in which professionals may be required to adhere to as a condition of licensure, a mandate of state law or legal precedent (case law). Contents
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