Which item is NOT an ethical consideration when using digital tools or telehealth?

• A. Public sharing of session notes
• B. Confidentiality and secure platforms
• C. Privacy and informed consent for telehealth
• D. Boundary setting and data protection

Answer: (A)

In telehealth and digital care, ethical practice centers on protecting client information, obtaining informed consent, maintaining privacy, and keeping professional boundaries strong while using secure technology. Public sharing of session notes would directly undermine confidentiality and invade a client’s privacy; it breaches trust and professional standards, so it doesn’t align with ethical guidelines. It’s something to avoid, not something to follow as an ethical practice.

The other considerations clearly fit ethical practice: using confidentiality with secure platforms protects who can access information; privacy and informed consent for telehealth ensures clients understand how their data will be used and agree to the process; and boundary setting plus data protection keeps professional relationships appropriate while safeguarding data.