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Can I give my therapist a handmade gift?
Ethically, a therapist can accept a gift from a client if, say, the client gives the therapist a book or homemade painting or even a Christmas ornament (all of which would, presumably, be less than the average cost of a therapy session).
What are the rules for therapists?
10 Unbreakable Rules of Therapist Confidentiality
- Notify clients about privacy rules.
- Adhere to HIPAA.
- Mind your surroundings.
- Avoid using the information in research papers.
- Always ask permission.
- Consider your expressions.
- Lock computers.
Do you give your massage therapist a Christmas gift?
A gift should be given by the therapist to clients as a group, either to all regular clients or to all clients who come in during December. By giving to clients as a group no one is singled out, and therefore does not owe anything for the special favor.
Is it always appropriate to refuse gifts from a client?
It can actually undo some of the progress you’ve made with them or create new problems where none currently exist. In the sacred space of the therapist-client relationship, not receiving gifts can be viewed as a rejection of that person. It could cause rifts in the trust between therapist and client.
Can a cake designer sell a cake with an artist’s image?
Both statutes protect the “fair use” of a trademark or image – which is why Andy Warhol can paint Cambell’s Soup cans without its permission. Such use is artistic, not commercial. However, fair use generally would not enable a cake designer to sell cakes displaying a trademark or an artist’s image without the right’s owner’s permission.
Is it legal to use Mickey Mouse Cake without permission?
A Mickey Mouse cake probably would lead an ordinary consumer to wonder if the cake was authorized by Walt Disney. Some states also have personality rights statutes that protect against the commercial use of a person’s likeness, name, and signature without their permission.
Can you use fair use in a cake design?
Such use is artistic, not commercial. However, fair use generally would not enable a cake designer to sell cakes displaying a trademark or an artist’s image without the right’s owner’s permission. Use in the home or as a gift for a friend is much more defensible as fair use.
How do you make sure your office has enough cake?
Make certain that you have enough for everyone (or close to). Make certain that if it is a cake, that you cut it yourself to have a nice portion size for everyone. If you office has a large number of employees, maybe you can limit yourself to your “team”.