C-26, r. 286.1 - Code of ethics of the members of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec

Section 24 Disposition versions

2020-11-01

24. Before providing any professional service, members must, except in an emergency, obtain the free and enlightened consent of the client, the client’s legal representative or, in the case of a child under 14 years of age, the holder of parental authority or the tutor.

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

(1)  the objective, nature and relevance of the professional service and the main procedures involved in providing the service;

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

(3)  the use of the information obtained;

(4)  the implications of communicating information or sending a report to other persons; and

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

O.C. 97-2020, s. 24.

Not in force

In force: 2020-11-01

24. Before providing any professional service, members must, except in an emergency, obtain the free and enlightened consent of the client, the client’s legal representative or, in the case of a child under 14 years of age, the holder of parental authority or the tutor.

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

(1)  the objective, nature and relevance of the professional service and the main procedures involved in providing the service;

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

(3)  the use of the information obtained;

(4)  the implications of communicating information or sending a report to other persons; and

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

O.C. 97-2020, s. 24.