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Originally Posted by Bickle
A therapist treating a compulsive liar has refused, despite the patients repeated requests they do so, to meet with other family members o hear their sides claiming it is a violation of professional ethics.
I have reviewed the state ethics code and can find nothing to match this claim. Once the patient gives informed consent it’s smooth sailing
Am I missing something?.
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You are not missing anything. It would not be a violation of professional ethics if the patient and family are OK with this. It obviously would be very uncomfortable for this therapist (who may believe it an ethical breach)---It sounds as though it might be good to find another T (not necessarily to give up this one if it is working well for the individual) who is comfortable doing Family therapy---This T should be able to give a referral to someone more skilled and comfortable with working with families.