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What would happen in a case if a therapist would make a full disclosure to the client of the reasons he or she would recommend a referral out, and discuss the available options with the client (including continuing to work with the therapist), and then let the client decide. What might be some challenges for the therapist when making full disclosure? what do you think and why?

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A discussion of the appropriateness of "full disclosure" for a therapist is examined.

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Ethical Challenges to Full Disclosure :

1) Trust- the patient may feel abandoned or confused if they do not agree and understand the reason why the therapist wishes to refer out. This can jeopardize the therapeutic relationship particularly, if the plan is to refer out for some aspect of ...

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