Give informed consent frequently at every peer counselling session to manage confidentiality dilemmas¶

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Description¶

To tackle confidentiality dilemmas, the author recommends that peer counsellors be proactive in self-securing "by frequently giving informed consent at every meeting of the sessions". Peer counsellors must also be aware of circumstances that are not subject to confidentiality obligation, and should not scrutinize information that would be detrimental to clients or other people. The strategy operationalizes the client's right to privileged communication, which the author notes is not absolute.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Peer counsellors must be able to grasp and analyze the possible ramifications of privileged communication made by the client

Constraints¶

• The privilege of confidential communication is not absolute; certain limitations apply that will not implicate the client or other people

Target Learners¶

• peer counsellors

Target Learning Goals¶

• ethical practice in confidentiality and privileged communication

Related Strategies¶

• Record sessions with consent, data-protection communication, disclosure norms, and detailed notetaking

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Zakaria, N. S. (2007). Peer Counselling Empowerment and Ethical Considerations. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED499793