I. Purpose and explanation
The first element of informed consent of individual counseling is to clarify the purpose and explanation. Psychological counselors should clearly state the purpose of individual counseling in the consent form, such as providing psychological support, relieving stress and improving mental health. In addition, the consent form should also explain the process, time and place of consultation, as well as the responsibilities and obligations of the consultant.
Second, confidentiality and privacy protection.
Confidentiality and privacy protection are important contents of informed consent form for individual consultation. The consultant shall clearly promise to keep confidential the personal information and consulting contents provided by the client, and specify the scope and restrictions of confidentiality in the consent form. The consent form should also remind the client of the information disclosure and enjoyment that may be involved in the consultation process, and obtain the explicit consent of the client.
Three. Rights and responsibilities
The informed consent of individual counseling should also clarify the rights and responsibilities of the counseling object. The object of consultation has the right to know the purpose, process and technology of consultation, and freely choose whether to continue consultation. The consent form shall specify the rights of the client, such as stopping the consultation at any time, requesting to change the consultant, refusing the specific consultation method, etc. At the same time, the consent form should also remind the client to respect the professional opinions of the consultant during the consultation process and bear the consequences caused by his own actions.
Four. Risks and impacts
The informed consent of individual consultation should include a description of risks and impacts. Counselors should inform visitors in detail about the possible risks of individual consultation, such as mood swings and personal information disclosure, and remind visitors of reasonable expectations during the consultation process. The consent form should also explain the possible effects of individual counseling, such as improving self-awareness and learning to cope with stress, and emphasize that individual counseling is not a panacea to solve all problems.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) fee and payment method
The informed consent of individual consultation should also specify the fees and payment methods. The consent form shall specify the charging standard, consultation frequency and payment method of individual consultation (such as cash, bank transfer, etc.). ). The consent form should also remind the client that if it is necessary to cancel or change the consultation appointment, it should inform the consultant in advance and abide by the relevant cancellation policy.
Legal responsibility and dispute settlement of intransitive verbs
The informed consent of individual consultation should also include provisions on legal liability and dispute resolution. The consent form shall specify the legal responsibilities of the consultant and the client, such as information protection and honest cooperation. The agreement shall also specify the dispute settlement method, such as negotiation, arbitration or litigation, and specify the applicable law and the competent court.