I am a family therapist in private practice. I am very busy and find that I am unable to accommodate the needs of all those who call. Ifind these contacts very time consuming because I must explore the individ ual's orfamily's needs and then provide appropriate referrals. Do I have any ethical responsibility to people who call or are referred to me who I cannot take on as clients?
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