Disclosure
Ensure the client has the information needed to decide whether or not they want to initiate service
Free consent
Decision to engage in activity is made without coercion or undue pressure
Content of Informed consent myths (5)
Autonomy and self determination
clients get to decide whether or not they wish to begin or continuue service
people want information about their
service provider
people view professionals who provide information about consent as
more trustworthy
STUDY CASW slides 8-10
Promote client self determination and Informed consent