Question

which of the following is a good rule to follow?

become friends with family members of persons served
put people at ease by immediately getting on a first name basis with them
ask those you work with for information rather than telling them what to do
provide direction early so that those you work with will know you are in charge

Explanation:

Analyze professional boundaries and ethics

The question asks for a good rule to follow in the context of community-based services and ethics.

• Option 1 ("Become friends with family members of persons served") violates professional boundaries.
• Option 2 ("Put people at ease by immediately getting on a first name basis with them") can be presumptuous and culturally insensitive; professional etiquette suggests asking how a person prefers to be addressed first.
• Option 3 ("Ask those you work with for information rather than telling them what to do") aligns with person-centered care, collaboration, and respecting the autonomy of the individual.
• Option 4 ("Provide direction early so that those you work with will know you are in charge") is overly authoritarian and contradicts collaborative, consumer-driven care principles.

Select the correct option

Option 3 is the most ethical, collaborative, and person-centered approach.

Answer:

• (A) Become friends with family members of persons served
• (B) Put people at ease by immediately getting on a first name basis with them
• (C) Ask those you work with for information rather than telling them what to do (Correct answer)
• (D) Provide direction early so that those you work with will know you are in charge