Cultural considerations in maintaining financial boundaries
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2019
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Leslie, C.
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Pelling, N.J.
Burton, L.J.
Burton, L.J.
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Source details - Title: The Elements of Ethical Practice: Applied Psychology Ethics in Australia, 2019 / Pelling, N.J., Burton, L.J. (ed./s), Ch.5, pp.93-104
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A Cantonese-speaking international student with suicidal thoughts sought the services of a Cantonese-speaking psychologist in Adelaide, requesting that the psychologist accept payment in food, in lieu of money. The international student counsellor at Li’s institution urged her to seek therapy from a psychologist fluent in Cantonese. The chapter presents the case study of Ms Wong. Ms Wong should have the autonomy to decline Li’s offer, and Li should be able to exercise autonomy in offering financial arrangements best suited to her needs. Ms Wong is required to make proper and transparent arrangements regarding payment and finances. The central issue relates to maintaining financial boundaries, but also involves cultural factors, in that clients from ethnic minority groups may have expectations of treatment providers that differ from Western clients. The dilemma involves a complex consideration of the five basic ethical principles of autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and fidelity.
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Copyright 2019 selection and editorial matter, Nadine J. Pelling and Lorelle J. Burton; individual chapters, the contributors