Ethics Consultation in Rehabilitation Counseling: A Content Analysis of CRCC Advisory Opinions, 1996–2013. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cartwright, Brenda Y.; Hartley, Michael T.
• Is Part Of: Rehabilitation counseling bulletin. Volume 59:Number 2(2016:Jan.)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: ethics -- decision making -- consultation -- risk management; Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 617.06
• DOI: 10.1177/0034355215573537
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-3552

Abstract

The present study was designed to provide information about the content of the advisory opinions provided by the Ethics Committee of the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Specifically, a content analysis was performed on all of the advisory opinions rendered between March 1996 and November 2013. NVivo10 was utilized to systematically inspect the content of the opinions and describe emerging patterns. Results from the study revealed that most of the advisory opinions addressed ethical standards related to the counseling relationship, confidentiality, resolving ethical issues, and professional responsibility. Implications for future education outreach initiatives and research directions are discussed.