A colleague comes to you for input on an idea she has regarding a new and controversial therapeutic technique. She is excited and wants to try the technique with some of her clients. This technique is new and has not been tested on anyone or studied to see if it works and to determine if there are any adverse effects. Your colleague feels very strongly, however, that this technique has the potential to help a couple of her clients make a breakthrough. What are the ethical standards that cover this situation?
a) HIPAA regulations
b) Informed consent and ethical research practices
c) Duty to report and confidentiality agreements
d) None of the above
