Current through Register Vol. XLII, No. 1, January 3, 2025
Section 17-6-7 - Client Welfare - Explanation of Procedures, Termination of Services, Stereotyping, Solicitation of Business by Clients, Referrals on Request and Harassment7.1. Providing explanation of procedures. The psychologist shall give a truthful, understandable, and appropriate account of the client's condition to the client or to those responsible for the care of the client. The psychologist shall keep the client fully informed as to the purpose and nature of any evaluation, treatment, or other procedures, and of the client's right to freedom of choice regarding services provided.7.2. Termination of services. Whenever professional services are terminated, if feasible, the psychologist shall offer to help locate alternative sources of professional services or assistance when indicated. The psychologist shall terminate a professional relationship when it is reasonably clear that the client is not benefiting from the relationship, and, if feasible, shall prepare the client appropriately for such termination. A psychologist may terminate a professional relationship when threatened or otherwise endangered by the client or another relevant person associated with or related to the client.7.3. Stereotyping. The psychologist shall not impose on the client any stereotypes of behavior, values, or roles related to age, gender, religion, race, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, or diagnosis which would interfere with the objective provision of psychological services to the client.7.4. Solicitation of business by clients. The psychologist providing services to an individual client shall not induce that client(s) to solicit business on behalf of the psychologist.7.5. Referrals on request. The psychologist providing services to a client shall, if feasible, make an appropriate referral of the client to another professional when requested to do so by the client.7.6. Harassment. Psychologists do not engage in any verbal or physical behavior with clients which is seductive, demeaning or harassing.