Clinical Appropriateness and Safety
Category: For Coaches Reading time: ~3 min
Overview
TheraScripts includes a mandatory safety audit that every script must pass before export. This article explains what that means for coaches — specifically, what is checked, what is not, and where your professional responsibility sits.
What the safety audit covers
The safety audit checks the script against a set of clinical and delivery-related rules. For coach use cases, the most relevant checks are:
Delivery appropriateness — Is the script structured correctly for the delivery mode you have chosen? Scripts intended for self-guided audio use are checked differently from in-person scripts.
Technique suitability — Are the techniques used in the session appropriate given the client context you have described? Some techniques are flagged if the client profile indicates certain concerns.
Structural integrity — Does the session have an appropriate opening and close? Is the arc coherent?
Language review — Does the script use language that is appropriate for the described client context?
What the safety audit does not cover
The audit is not a substitute for your professional judgement. It does not:
- Assess whether a particular coaching intervention falls within your scope of practice
- Verify that the session goal is appropriate for this specific client's situation
- Replace clinical supervision or peer consultation
- Guarantee that a session will be therapeutically effective
You remain the professional. The audit is a technical safeguard, not a clinical one.
Your responsibilities as a coach
- Review every script before sending it to a client
- Confirm that the content is appropriate for this specific client at this specific point in their programme
- Operate within your scope of practice and training
- Seek supervision when working in unfamiliar territory
What happens if a flag appears
If the safety audit returns a flag, you will see a plain-language explanation of what was detected and why. Some flags block export (RED); others require your acknowledgement before proceeding (AMBER). No script can bypass the audit.
If a flag relates to something outside your understanding, the flag description includes guidance on how to resolve it or what kind of professional advice to seek.