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The following is a fictitious case which illustrates the ethical issues associated with bartering of mental health/psychological services in a small, tightly knit community. Consider both sides of the argument to develop a rationale for or against bartering by Henry, the counsellor in the fictitious situation. You may use an ethical decision-making model to help in reasoning out your response to the ethical dilemma contained in the scenario. Be sure to make reference to relevant ethical codes and standards and fundamental moral principles in your response.

Henry is a counsellor and operates an outpatient substance abuse counselling program located in a small, isolated but tightly-knit community in Canada. Most of the clients in the program do not have health insurance for counselling. Mr. P has recently been referred to the program for his crack cocaine addiction problem. During the intake session, Henry ascertains that although Mr. P will benefit from the program, he is unable to pay for it. Mr. P. offers to provide general maintenance and office duties such as clearing snow in the driveway, filing and so on, in exchange for counselling services by Henry.

Explanation / Answer

Henry is the counsellor for Mr P, and Mr P does not have a health insurance for the counselling. As a counsellor, it is in the ethics of Henry to for beneficence. Beneficence is the ethical principle where a helathcare professional has to act such that it should benefit the client. Also, since he is sure that this program will benefit him, and he is in a substance abuse program, not being able to participate in the program would harm him. This violates the principle of non maleficence, which means no harm should go to the client. For solving the dilemma, mr p can get involved in smaller works thst could help him out with the fees and would also keep him busy at the same time. This would also build a trust relationship with Henry. This goes with the principle of fidelity. Hence, Henry should help mr p with his counselling services.

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