C-26, r. 207.2.01 - Code of ethics of psychoeducators

Section 15 Disposition versions

2013-11-21

15. Psychoeducators must, except in an emergency, obtain the free and enlightened consent of their client, the client’s representative or parents, in the case of a child under 14 years of age, before providing professional services.

To enable their client to give free and enlightened consent, psychoeducators must inform the client of and ensure that the client understands

(1)  the objective, nature, relevance and main terms of the professional services;

(2)  the alternatives, limits and constraints on the professional service;

(3)  the use of information obtained;

(4)  the implications of sharing information with third persons or sending a report to third persons;

(5)  the fees, the collection of interest on accounts and the terms of payment.

O.C. 1073-2013, s. 15.