C-26, r. 67.2 - Code of ethics of guidance counsellors

Section 15 Disposition versions

2018-09-13

15. Before providing professional services, guidance counsellors 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 minor under 14 years of age, the person having parental authority or the tutor.

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

(1)  the objective, nature, relevance and main terms of the professional services;

(2)  the limits and constraints of the professional services;

(3)  the use of information obtained;

(4)  the implications of sharing information with third persons or sending a report to third persons; and

(5)  the professional fees and terms of payment.

Communication of the information is adapted to the context of the professional services provided.

O.C. 1169-2018, s. 15.

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In force: 2018-09-13

15. Before providing professional services, guidance counsellors 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 minor under 14 years of age, the person having parental authority or the tutor.

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

(1)  the objective, nature, relevance and main terms of the professional services;

(2)  the limits and constraints of the professional services;

(3)  the use of information obtained;

(4)  the implications of sharing information with third persons or sending a report to third persons; and

(5)  the professional fees and terms of payment.

Communication of the information is adapted to the context of the professional services provided.

O.C. 1169-2018, s. 15.