Do Tarasoff Principles Apply In Aids-Related Psychotherapy - Ethical Decision-Making And The Role Of Therapist Homophobia And Perceived Client Dangerousness

    Authors

    J. McGuire; D. Nieri; D. Abbott; K. Sheridan;R. Fisher

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Prof. Psychol.-Res. Pract.

    Keywords

    CONFIDENTIALITY LIMITS; GAY MEN; ATTITUDES; ISSUES; LEGAL; HIV; STIGMATIZATION; HEALTH; Psychology, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    The present research assessed the relationship between therapists' beliefs and ethical decision making when working with clients who are HIV positive and who refuse to warn sexual partners or use safe sex practices. The sample consisted of licensed psychologists in Florida. Results demonstrated a significant relationship between homophobia and likelihood of breaching confidentiality. In addition, scenarios depicting highly dangerous clients yielded higher breach scores than scenarios depicting less dangerous clients. The study demonstrated that personal bias may affect professional ethical decision making. Discussion focuses on the need for continued education and self-monitoring in work with highly sensitive and often stigmatized client groups.

    Journal Title

    Professional Psychology-Research and Practice

    Volume

    26

    Issue/Number

    6

    Publication Date

    1-1-1995

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    608

    Last Page

    611

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1995TE61200011

    ISSN

    0735-7028

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