A practitioner works part time at a restaurant, not realizing that the restaurant owner’s son is a participant in the psychiatric rehabilitation program where the practitioner works. Upon learning of this connection, the practitioner would:
A.
Quit the restaurant job, citing the conflict of interest.
B.
Monitor the situation until the dual relationship becomes an issue.
C.
Reassure the restaurant owner that the practitioner is bound by confidentiality.
D.
Consult with his program supervisor about the situation.
This question aligns with Domain II: Professional Role Competencies, which focuses on maintaining professional ethics, boundaries, and addressing potential conflicts of interest. The CPRP Exam Blueprint and PRA Code of Ethics emphasize that “practitioners must proactively address dual relationships by consulting with supervisors to ensure ethical practice and protect confidentiality.” The scenario involves a dual relationship that could compromise confidentiality or objectivity, requiring immediate ethical consideration.
Option D: Consulting with the program supervisor is the best course of action, as it allows the practitioner to discuss the potential conflict, explore ethical implications, and determine steps to maintain professionalism and confidentiality. This aligns with PRA’s ethical guidelines for addressing dual relationships proactively.
Option A: Quitting the restaurant job is an extreme measure and unnecessary without first assessing the situation through consultation, which may identify less drastic solutions.
Option B: Monitoring the situation passively risks ethical violations if the dual relationship impacts confidentiality or objectivity, failing to address the issue proactively.
Option C: Reassuring the restaurant owner about confidentiality does not address the broader ethical concerns of the dual relationship and may inadvertently involve the owner in the participant’s care, breaching boundaries.
Extract from CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain II: Professional Role Competencies):
“Tasks include: 1. Adhering to professional ethics and boundaries, including addressing dual relationships through consultation with supervisors. 2. Protecting confidentiality in all professional interactions.”
[:, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA). (2014). CPRP Exam Blueprint. Retrieved from PRA Certification Handbook., PRA. (2024). CPRP Exam Preparation & Primer Online 2024 Course: Module 3 – Professional Role Competencies., PRA Code of Ethics (2019). Emphasizes consultation for dual relationships and confidentiality., , ]
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