21 NCAC 68 .0507             CLIENT WELFARE

(a)  The substance use disorder professional shall protect the safety and welfare of the client.

(b)  The substance use disorder professional shall inform clients of the nature and direction of loyalties and responsibilities and keep all parties participating in the client's care informed of these commitments.

(c)  The substance use disorder professional, in the presence of professional conflict, shall be concerned primarily with the welfare of the client.

(d)  The substance use disorder professional shall withdraw services only after giving consideration to all factors in the situation and taking care to minimize adverse actual or possible effects.

(e)  The substance use disorder professional shall, after minimizing any adverse impact, end a counseling or consulting relationship when the professional knows or should know that the client is not benefiting from services.

(f)  The substance use disorder professional who anticipates the cessation or interruption of service to a client shall notify the client and seek the cessation, transfer, referral, or continuation of service in relation to the client's needs and preferences.

(g)  The substance use disorder professional shall not use a client in a demonstration that would violate the confidentiality of the client.

(h)  The substance use disorder professional shall deliver services in a setting that respects client confidentiality.

(i)  The substance use disorder professional shall collaborate with other health care professionals providing treatment or support services to a client.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-113.30; 90-113.33; 90-113.39; 90-113.40; 90-113.43; 90-113.44;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 23, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Eff. February 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2010; April 1, 2001; August 1, 2000;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2020.