Discussion:
Legal Issues in Counseling
Landmark legal cases related to counseling and psychotherapy have led to changes in prevailing federal and state statutes and case law. The understanding of the core issues inherent in these significant cases as well as their implications for the counseling profession is important. Additionally, it is imperative to keep abreast of current and pending legal cases related to the counseling field. The composition of various professional ethical codes is influenced by the attention and outcomes resulting from these landmark cases.
Questions:
1. Research a current or historic landmark legal case related to either informed consent or evaluation and reports in court. Provide a brief description of this case, with full citations.
2. State the appropriate ACA ethical code related to this case, as well as the relevant AMHCA code.
3. Evaluate the implications of this legal case on the counseling profession.
4. Finally, examine the statutes and case law in the state of Maryland and provide, if possible, at least one statute or law that reflects this legal case's implication on practice