The ethical referral is the situation when counselor refrall an individual to another specialist or to the organisation. The situation of ethical referral occurred when counsellor has circumstances obstract the quality of offered help. When counsellor can not meet an individual’s needs, therefore, should transfer the patient to other therapists. The decision to proceed with ethical referral indicates maturity and shows the respect to the individual. Thus, the wellbeing of the patient can not interfere with any counsellor doubts. Referral must occur when councellor identifies that there is the limitation of knowledge or skills necessary to help the patient.
7 Explain what is meant by ethical referral. (AC 4.1)
