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DQ 3.1 post #3
Using solely written documents for informed consent can indeed pose issues, particularly when clients may not thoroughly read or understand the contents. This raises concerns about the genuine informed and voluntary nature of the consent process (Ittenbach et al., 2015).
Research indicates that relying solely on written consent forms may not guarantee genuine informed consent. Many individuals tend to skim or even skip lengthy documents, including consent forms (Anderson et al., 2017). Certain demographic groups, like those with low literacy or lower income, may face even greater challenges in understanding the consent process (Ittenbach et al., 2015; Tamariz et al., 2012), leading to an incomplete grasp of counseling processes, potential risks, and their rights.
To address these challenges, complementing written consent forms with meaningful verbal discussions between counselors and clients is essential. Counselors can verbally explain critical aspects of counseling, such as goals, methods, and potential consequences, ensuring that clients receive crucial information directly from them (CPA, 2017). Emphasizing the voluntary nature of
counseling and the right to withdraw without repercussions verbally reinforces the importance of
clients' autonomy (CAP, 2022; CPA, 2017).
Anderson, E. E., Newman, S. B., & Matthews, A. K. (2017). Improving informed consent: Stakeholder views. AJOB empirical bioethics, 8(3), 178–188. https://doi.org/10.1080/23294515.2017.1362488
Canadian Psychological Association. (2017). Code of ethics. https://www.cpa.ca/docs/File/Ethics/CPA_Code_2017_4thEd.pdf
College of Alberta Psychologists. (2022). Standards of Practice. https://www.cap.ab.ca/Portals/0/adam/Content/daRHX-JLPEShl1-N8954Fg/Link/Standards
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Ittenbach, R. F., Senft, E. C., Huang, G., Corsmo, J. J., & Sieber, J. E. (2015). Readability and understanding of informed consent among participants with low incomes: a preliminary report. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, 10(5), 444-448. https://doi.org/10.1177/1556264615615006
Tamariz, L., Palacio, A., Robert, M., & Marcus, E. N. (2013). Improving the informed consent process for research subjects with low literacy: a systematic review. Journal of general internal medicine, 28, 121-126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-012-2133-2
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