Question

Doctor Sturgis and his wife have a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The Doctor is very pleased with the work of Judy, the BCaBA on the case, and offers to have her accompany the family on a 6-month world cruise. all expenses paid, with her same salary. What ethical considerations might Judy consider before accepting

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Accepting the job may place her in a dual role relationship with the doctor.

Explanation:

According to a different source, these are the options that are included with this question:

a. Accepting the job may place her in a dual role relationship with the doctor.

b. Can she afford to be away from her home for six months?

c. No ethical considerations are in place. Financial considerations are her only concern.

d. Will she be able to have any free time to herself?

Judy should be concerned about the fact that accepting the job may place her in a dual role relationship with the doctor. A dual role relationship occurs when a therapist and a client are in a situation that demands multiple roles. For example, when the client is also a friend, family member, or coworker of a therapist. In this case, the doctor might not only be a client, but could potentially become a friend, which could raise some problems or difficult questions.