Counseling Court Case Analysis – Ethics

Examine the primary ethical principles addressed in the three court cases listed below by completing the following directives:

-Include the name of the case and a brief description of the details surrounding the case.
-Identify and discuss the moral/ethical principles involved in the case, explaining any ethical conflicts.
-Discuss the potential consequences of all available options.
-Evaluate the course of action taken by the court.  Provide a well-reasoned response indicating agreement or disagreement with the court’s decision and why.

A separate section should be written for each court case. Sections should be 3 pages in length, double-spaced, and written in APA format.

Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, 1976
Renu Thapar, M.D. v. Lyndall Zezulka, 1998
Julea Ward v. Polite, 6th Court, 2012