The counselor must inform the client about rights and responsibilities of the counselor and the client, including the limits to confidentiality, right to privacy, privileged communication as well as review the nature and process of counseling. This is widely referred to as:
A) the intake process.
B) informed consent.
C) dissemination of information.
D) the use of jargon.
E) an information seminar.

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Informed consent is the process in which the counselor informs the client about their rights, responsibilities, limits to confidentiality, and other important information about the counseling process. It is a crucial step before beginning counseling services.

The Counselor Must Inform the Client About Rights and Responsibilities