Notes that consulting relationship differs from traditional counseling and psychotherapeutic relationships and that these differences require special consideration in evaluating ethical questions and conflicts, identifying ethical parameters within any given situation, and using existing ethical guidelines in determining appropriate courses of…

Reviews ethical, administrative, and legal options of redress that are available to clients who have had a sexual relationship with their counselors. Recommendations to prevent and deal with this issue are suggested for agencies and institutions. (Author)

Presents principles that define the ethical behavior of American Association for Counseling and Development members. In addition to 11 general principles, includes principles on the counseling relationship, measurement and evaluation, research and publication, consulting, private practice, personnel administration, and preparation standards. (ABL)

Argues that all dual role relationships between counselor and client, not only those involving sexual contact, may be ethically problematic. Offers three guidelines to help counselors differentiate between relationships that have high probability of leading to harm and those that do not. Concludes that, as risks of harm increase, so should ethical…

Highlights barrage of ethical issues regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Reviews ethical and legal guidelines pertaining to HIV and AIDS and confidentiality. Summarizes HIV and AIDS confidentiality policies of major helping professional organizations, articulates questions that contribute to…

Considers ethical obligations of counselors to their clients and to third parties in cases where counselors learn that their sexually active clients carry Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Applies ethical theory to limits of confidentiality in cases where sexually active client has Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Develops model rule defining…

Provides brief overview of models of ethics training and addresses specific strategies for preventing counselor-client sexual contact (knowledge, activities promoting self-awareness, provision of climate that enhances moral development). Discusses responsibilities of training programs, including provision of clear statements of rights and…

Addresses the issue of defining limits of confidentiality for the life-threatening dilemma of a client who has the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) virus and who continues to be sexually active without informing his or her partners. Reviews the medical background of AIDS, legal limits, and ethical issues of confidentiality. Supports…