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What is the appropriate response to a client requesting a service beyond your scope of practice?

Explain boundaries clearly, offer to refer to a licensed professional, and document the referral and consent.

Ignore the request.

When a client asks for a service outside what you are trained or legally allowed to provide, the important move is to set clear boundaries, explain that the request is outside your scope, and offer to refer them to a licensed professional who can help. This preserves safety, maintains professional integrity, and respects the limits of your training. If you propose a referral, obtain the client’s consent to share or note the referral and the boundaries discussed, then document the conversation and the steps taken. This creates a clear record and protects both client and practitioner. Ignoring the request, performing the service anyway, or asking for a waiver would compromise safety and ethics, which is why they aren’t appropriate options.

Perform the service anyway.

Ask the client to sign a waiver.

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