Article Title

Promoting Client Welfare and Preserving Autonomy: Ethical Treatment of Eating Disorders

Authors

Julia E. Smith, University of North Texas
Emily Michero, University of North Texas
Kerrie R. Fineran, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Publication Date

12-1-2013

Abstract

Counselors often experience an ethical dilemma when mandating treatment for clients with eating disorders. In this article, the authors will briefly discuss the characteristics of eating disorders, the impact of cognitive impairment on the decision to mandate treatment, and the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, and nonmalificence that counselors must consider when work-ing with clients from this population. To address ethical concerns, the authors will apply Welfel’s (2010) ethical decision-making model to a case involving a client with Anorexia Nervosa.

Recommended Citation

Smith, J. E., Michero, E., & Fineran, K. R. (2013). Promoting Client Welfare and Preserving Autonomy: Ethical Treatment of Eating Disorders, Michigan Journal of Counseling, 40(2), 12-27. doi:10.22237/mijoc/1385856120

DOI

10.22237/mijoc/1385856120