In the Process of Explaining Informed Consent in Family Counseling

In the process of explaining Informed Consent in family counseling, counselors SHOULD:

A) describe possible changes in family relationships that could occur as a result of family counseling.
B) explain that one family member will be designated as the identified patient for insurance reimbursement purposes.
C) assure family members that any changes made in family functioning as a result of counseling will be acceptable to all family members.
D) counsel separately, on an individual basis, any family member who expresses reluctance to participate in family counseling.
E) require each family member to sign a confidentiality pledge and agree not to discuss topics raised in session during the intervals between sessions.