- You have been seeing a 9-year-old child for 6 months whose parents are separated. Recently, the child’s father asked for copies of the child’s case notes and signed the HIPAA release form. Later in the week, the child’s mother shows up at the office and is visibly upset. She states she is divorcing her husband, and the court has given her responsibility for making medical decisions for her child. Write a brief paper discussing steps you should take to avoid any ethical or legal disputes. Note any ethical codes that might be used to help you make your decision. Support your answer with evidence from your textbook, Scripture, and journal articles.
- Requirements: 2 pages, double-spaced, APA format. Note that title page and/or references pages do not count toward the final page count
