Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 86. State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure |
Chapter 10. Licensed Professional Counselors |
Subchapter 27. Consumer Information |
SECTION 86:10-27-4. Informed consent
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- Clients have the freedom to choose whether to enter into or remain in a counseling relationship and need adequate information about the counseling process and the LPC. LPCs have an obligation to review in writing and verbally with clients the rights and responsibilities of both the LPC and the client. Informed consent is an ongoing part of the counseling process, and LPCs appropriately document discussions of informed consent throughout the counseling relationship.