Respond to the questions below; using your own thoughts from a licensed social worker.

1. Explain the need for an informed consent in light of litigation and keeping the clinician safe from litigation.

2. Cite at least one resource published within the past 20 years that discusses a case of litigation against a treatment professional treating a trauma patient. Identify the ethical challenge of the case.

3. Describe the history of possible litigation in trauma treatment and intervention techniques.