Ethical Decision Making Model However, the main concern with boundary crossing in treatment is the potential differential between therapists and clients and how therapists may use or abuse power. Therapists are hired for their professional expertise, which consequently gives them expert-based power over their clients (Zur, 2007, p. 47). Husted could have asked herself whether she should cross this limit (i.e. whether it is ethical to keep a "secret" in the relationship with a client) or what the opportunities and advantages are of performing rather than not performing the sexual service (risk of accepting or rejecting the customer). In addition to a carefully documented decision plan (i.e., the last three steps of the model), with the complete patient history, treatment plan and record of all consultations, this would have addressed any clinical and risk management concerns related to crossing boundaries without compromising clinical integrity. This decision-making process related to the limits of analysis, concerns with clients could have brought with it autonomy, the principle of “no harm and non-maleficence”, involving the action of not intentionally inflicting pain on others and of refraining from actions that risk damaging others; beneficence prevent harm and be proactive in seeking to benefit the patient and the therapist's responsibility to contribute to the patient's well-being with justice the principle of providing equal treatment to all clients and loyalty honoring commitments and regarding client trust and relationship therapeutic (page 69). With the intention Husted should have reflected on section 3.05 (1) (2) (3) as follows: The multiple relationship occurs when a therapist is in ...... middle of paper ...... o6yxO2dKg6uafQltXARohznI8UV4Gxczv42e68Bg2RrUymQgAkE0rmPwsi+ gIDMMi/ ev1dFZNVIYUlnF6c5R+7MH9licyehm/MV1EnJLa7xbWwfp39CKZF63JyqzQRDxH3EWVeU6DrEbQPVpF/TLC0aZ7bxyj6IPoxm8iQyLGGWToX2i0tQ07idEC7U1biqMN/VhjyMWIu8LO/j Z2S SMm1k3O57w1Rd79q7axSrKQ1eI https://login.libproxy.edmc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/220699814? accountid=34899 Benzel, L. (2013). The Springs psychologist was acquitted of sexual assault charges. Network April 6, 2014, from http://gazette.com/springs-psychologist-cleared-of-sex-assault-charges/article/151915. Updated March 7, 2013Strasburger, Larry H; Gutheil, Thomas G; Brodsky, Archie. (2014). Wearing two hats: Role conflict in serving as both psychotherapist and expert witness. Retrieved April 6, 2014, from https://login.libproxy.edmc.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/220492670?accountid=34899