APS Guidelines

Question 1

A. Respect for the Rights and Dignity of People and Peoples

Answer 1

Psychologists regard people as intrinsically valuable and respect their rights, including the right to autonomy and justice. Psychologists engage in conduct which promotes equity and the protection of people’s human rights, legal rights, and moral rights. They respect the dignity of all people and peoples.

Question 2

A.1.1. Justice

Answer 2

A.1.1. Psychologists avoid discriminating unfairly against people on the basis of age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, gender, disability, or any other basis proscribed by law.

Question 3

A.1.2. Justice

Answer 3

A.1.2. Psychologists demonstrate an understanding of the consequences for people of unfair discrimination and stereotyping related to their age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, gender, or disability.

Question 4

A.1.3. Justice

Answer 4

A.1.3. Psychologists assist their clients to address unfair discrimination or prejudice that is directed against the clients.

Question 5

A.2.1. Respect

Answer 5

A.2.1. In the course of their conduct, psychologists:
(a) communicate respect for other people through their actions and language;
(b) do not behave in a manner that, having regard to the context, may reasonably be perceived as coercive or demeaning;
(c) respect the legal rights and moral rights of others; and
(d) do not denigrate the character of people by engaging in conduct that demeans them as persons, or defames, or harasses them.

Question 6

A.2.2. Respect

Answer 6

A.2.2. Psychologists act with due regard for the needs, special
competencies and obligations of their colleagues in psychology and
other professions.

Question 7

A.2.3. Respect

Answer 7

A.2.3. When psychologists have cause to disagree with a colleague in
psychology or another profession on professional issues they
refrain from making intemperate criticism.

Question 8

A.2.4. Respect

Answer 8

A.2.4. When psychologists in the course of their professional activities are required to review or comment on the qualifications, competencies or work of a colleague in psychology or another profession, they do this in an objective and respectful manner.

Question 9

A.2.5 Respect

Answer 9

A.2.5. Psychologists who review grant or research proposals or material submitted for publication, respect the confidentiality and proprietary rights of those who made the submission.

Question 10

A.3.1. Informed Consent

Answer 10

A.3.1. Psychologists fully inform clients regarding the psychological services they intend to provide, unless an explicit exception has been agreed upon in advance, or it is not reasonably possible to obtain informed consent.

Question 11

A.3.2. Informed Consent

Answer 11

A.3.2. Psychologists provide information using plain language.

Question 12

A.3.3. Informed Consent

Answer 12

A.3.3. Psychologists ensure consent is informed by:
(a) explaining the nature and purpose of the procedures they intend using;
(b) clarifying the reasonably foreseeable risks, adverse effects, and possible disadvantages of the procedures they intend using;
(c) explaining how information will be collected and recorded;
(d) explaining how, where, and for how long, information will be stored, and who will have access to the stored information;
(e) advising clients that they may participate, may decline to participate, or may withdraw from methods or procedures proposed to them;
(f) explaining to clients what the reasonably foreseeable consequences would be if they decline to participate or withdraw from the proposed procedures;
(g) clarifying the frequency, expected duration, financial and administrative basis of any psychological services that will be provided;
(h) explaining confidentiality and limits to confidentiality (see standard A.5.);
(i) making clear, where necessary, the conditions under which the psychological services may be terminated; and
(j) providing any other relevant information

Question 13

A.3.4 Informed Consent

Answer 13

A.3.4. Psychologists obtain consent from clients to provide a psychological service unless consent is not required because:
(a) rendering the service without consent is permitted by law; or
(b) a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) or other appropriate ethics committee has waived the requirement in respect of research.

Question 14

A.3.5 Informed Consent

Answer 14

A.3.5. Psychologists obtain and document informed consent from clients or their legal guardians prior to using psychological procedures that entail physical contact with clients

Question 15

A.3.6 Informed Consent

Answer 15

A.3.6. Psychologists who work with clients whose capacity to give consent is, or may be, impaired or limited, obtain the consent of people with legal authority to act on behalf of the client, and attempt to obtain the client’s consent as far as practically possible.

Question 16

A.3.7 Informed Consent

Answer 16

A.3.7. Psychologists who work with clients whose consent is not required by law still comply, as far as practically possible, with the processes described in A.3.1., A.3.2., and A.3.3

Question 17

A.4. Privacy

Answer 17

Psychologists avoid undue invasion of privacy in the collection of information. This includes, but is not limited to:
(a) collecting only information relevant to the service being provided; and
(b) not requiring supervisees or trainees to disclose their personal information, unless self-disclosure is a normal expectation of a given training procedure and informed consent has been obtained from participants prior to training

Question 18

A.5.1. Confidentiality

Answer 18

A.5.1. Psychologists safeguard the confidentiality of information obtained during their provision of psychological services. Considering their legal and organisational requirements, psychologists:
(a) make provisions for maintaining confidentiality in the collection, recording, accessing, storage, dissemination, and disposal of information; and
(b) take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality of information after they leave a specific work setting, or cease to provide psychological services

Question 19

A.5.2. Confidentiality

Answer 19

A.5.2. Psychologists disclose confidential information obtained in the course of their provision of psychological services only under any one or more of the following circumstances:
(a) with the consent of the relevant client or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the client;
(b) where there is a legal obligation to do so;
(c) if there is an immediate and specified risk of harm to an identifiable person or persons that can be averted only by disclosing information; or
(d) when consulting colleagues, or in the course of supervision or professional training, provided the psychologist:
(i) conceals the identity of clients and associated parties involved; or
(ii) obtains the client’s consent, and gives prior notice to the recipients of the information that they are required to preserve the client’s privacy, and obtains an undertaking from the recipients of the information that they will preserve the client’s privacy.

Question 20

A.5.3. Confidentiality

Answer 20

A.5.3. Psychologists inform clients at the outset of the professional relationship, and as regularly thereafter as is reasonably necessary,
of the:
(a) limits to confidentiality; and
(b) foreseeable uses of the information generated in the course of the relationship.

Question 21

A.5.4. Confidentiality

Answer 21

A.5.4. When a standard of this Code allows psychologists to disclose information obtained in the course of the provision of psychological services, they disclose only that information which is necessary to achieve the purpose of the disclosure, and then only to people required to have that information

Question 22

A.5.5. Confidentiality

Answer 22

A.5.5. Psychologists use information collected about a client for a purpose other than the primary purpose of collection only:
(a) with the consent of that client;
(b) if the information is de-identified and used in the course of duly approved research; or
(c) when the use is required or authorised by or under law

Question 23

A.6. Release of information to clients

Answer 23

Psychologists, with consideration of legislative exceptions and their organisational requirements, do not refuse any reasonable request from clients, or former clients, to access client information, for which the psychologists have professional responsibility.

Question 24

A.7.1. Collection of Client Information from Associated Parties

Answer 24

A.7.1. Prior to collecting information regarding a client from an associated party, psychologists obtain the consent of the client or, where applicable, a person who is authorised by law to represent the client.

Question 25

A.7.2. Collection of Client Information from Associated Parties

Answer 25

A.7.2. Psychologists who work with clients whose capacity to give informed consent is, or may be, impaired or limited, obtain the
informed consent of people with legal authority to act on behalf of the client, and attempt to obtain the client’s consent as far as practically possible.

Question 26

A.7.3. Collection of Client Information from Associated Parties

Answer 26

A.7.3. Psychologists who work with clients whose informed consent is not required by law nevertheless attempt to comply, as far as practically possible, with the processes described in standards A.7.1., A.7.2., and A.7.4

Question 27

A.7.4. Collection of Client Information from Associated Parties

Answer 27

A.7.4. Psychologists ensure that a client’s consent for obtaining information from an associated party is informed by: ]
(a) identifying the sources from which they intend collecting information;
(b) explaining the nature and purpose of the information they intend collecting;
(c) stating how the information will be collected;
(d) indicating how, where, and for how long, information will be stored, and who will have access to the stored information;
(e) advising clients that they may decline the request to collect information from an associated party, or withdraw such consent;
(f) explaining to clients what the reasonably foreseeable consequences would be if they decline to give consent;
(g) explaining the associated party’s right to confidentiality and limits thereof; and
(h) providing any other relevant information

Question 28

A.7.5. Collection of Client Information from Associated Parties

Answer 28

A.7.5. Prior to collecting information about a client from an associated party, psychologists obtain the associated party’s consent to collect information from them by, as appropriate to the circumstances:
(a) providing the associated party with demonstrable evidence that the client had given consent for the collection of such
information;
(b) explaining the nature and purpose of the information they intend collecting;
(c) stating how the information will be collected;
(d) indicating how, where, and for how long, information will be stored, and who will have access to the stored information;
(e) advising them that they may withdraw their consent at any time;
(f) explaining to them what the reasonably foreseeable consequences would be if they withdraw their consent;
(g) explaining the associated party’s right to confidentiality and limits thereof; and
(h) providing any other relevant information

Question 29

B. Propriety

Answer 29

Psychologists ensure that they are competent to deliver the psychological services they provide. They provide psychological services to benefit, and not to harm. Psychologists seek to protect the interests of the people and peoples with whom they work. The welfare of clients and the public, and the standing of the profession, take precedence over a psychologist’s self-interest.

Question 30

B.1.1. Competence

Answer 30

Psychologists bring and maintain appropriate skills and learning to their areas of professional practice

Question 31

B.1.2. Competence

Answer 31

B.1.2. Psychologists only provide psychological services within the boundaries of their professional competence. This includes, but is not restricted to:
(a) working within the limits of their education, training, supervised experience and appropriate professional experience;
(b) basing their service on the established knowledge of the discipline and profession of psychology;
(c) adhering to the Code and the Guidelines
(d) complying with the law of the jurisdiction in which they provide psychological services; and
(e) ensuring that their emotional, mental, and physical state does not impair their ability to provide a competent psychological service.

Question 32

B.1.3. Competence

Answer 32

B.1.3. To maintain appropriate levels of professional competence, psychologists seek professional supervision or consultation as required

Question 33

B.1.4. Competence

Answer 33

B.1.4. Psychologists continuously monitor their professional functioning. If they become aware of problems that may impair their ability to provide competent psychological services, they take appropriate measures to address the problem by:
(a) obtaining professional advice about whether they should limit, suspend or terminate the provision of psychological services;
(b) taking action in accordance with the psychologists’ registration legislation of the jurisdiction in which they practise, and the Constitution of the Society; and
(c) refraining, if necessary, from undertaking that psychological service

Question 34

B.2.1. Record Keeping

Answer 34

B.2.1. Psychologists make and keep adequate records

Question 35

B.2.2. Record Keeping

Answer 35

B.2.2. Psychologists keep records for a minimum of seven years since last client contact unless legal or their organisational requirements specify otherwise

Question 36

B.2.3. Record Keeping

Answer 36

B.2.3. In the case of records collected while the client was less than 18 years old, psychologists retain the records at least until the client attains the age of 25 years

Question 37

B.2.4. Record Keeping

Answer 37

B.2.4. Psychologists, with consideration of the legislation and organisational rules to which they are subject, do not refuse any reasonable request from clients, or former clients, to amend inaccurate information for which they have professional responsibility

Question 38

B.3 Professional Responsibility

Answer 38

B.3. Psychologists provide psychological services in a responsible manner. Having regard to the nature of the psychological services they are providing, psychologists:
(a) act with the care and skill expected of a competent psychologist;
(b) take responsibility for the reasonably foreseeable consequences of their conduct;
(c) take reasonable steps to prevent harm occurring as a result of their conduct;
(d) provide a psychological service only for the period when those services are necessary to the client;
(e) are personally responsible for the professional decisions they make;
(f) take reasonable steps to ensure that their services and products are used appropriately and responsibly;
(g) are aware of, and take steps to establish and maintain proper professional boundaries with clients and colleagues; and
(h) regularly review the contractual arrangements with clients and, where circumstances change, make relevant modifications as necessary with the informed consent of the client

Question 39

B.4. Provision of Psychological Services at the Request of a Third Party

Answer 39

B.4. Psychologists who agree to provide psychological services to an individual, group of people, system, community or organisation at the request of a third party, at the outset explain to all parties concerned:
(a) the nature of the relationship with each of them;
(b) the psychologist’s role (such as, but not limited to, case manager, consultant, counsellor, expert witness, facilitator, forensic assessor, supervisor, teacher/educator, therapist);
(c) the probable uses of the information obtained;
(d) the limits to confidentiality; and
(e) the financial arrangements relating to the provision of the service where relevant.

Question 40

B.5. Provision of Psychological Services to Multiple Clients

Answer 40

Psychologists who agree to provide psychological services to multiple clients:
(a) explain to each client the limits to confidentiality in advance;
(b) give clients an opportunity to consider the limitations of the situation;
(c) obtain clients’ explicit acceptance of these limitations; and
(d) ensure as far as possible, that no client is coerced to accept these limitations

Question 41

B.6. Delegation of Professional Tasks

Answer 41

B.6. Psychologists who delegate tasks to assistants, employees, junior colleagues or supervisees that involve the provision of
psychological services:
(a) take reasonable steps to ensure that delegates are aware of the provisions of this Code relevant to the delegated professional task;
(b) take reasonable steps to ensure that the delegate is not in a multiple relationship that may impair the delegate’s judgement;
(c) take reasonable steps to ensure that the delegate’s conduct does not place clients or other parties to the psychological service at risk of harm, or does not lead to the exploitation ofclients or other parties to the psychological service;
(d) take reasonable steps to ensure that the delegates are competent to undertake the tasks assigned to them; and
(e) oversee delegates to ensure that they perform tasks competently.

Question 42

B.7. Use of Interpreters

Answer 42

B.7. Psychologists who use interpreters:
(a) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreters are competent to work as interpreters in the relevant context;
(b) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreter is not in a multiple relationship with the client that may impair the interpreter’s judgement;
(c) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreter will keep confidential the existence and content of the psychological service;
(d) take reasonable steps to ensure that the interpreter is aware of any other relevant provisions of this Code; and
(e) obtain informed consent from the client to use the selected interpreter

Question 43

B.8.1. Collaborating with Others for the Benefit of Clients

Answer 43

B.8.1. To benefit, enhance and promote the interests of clients, and subject to standard A.5. (Confidentiality), psychologists cooperate with other professionals when it is professionally appropriate and necessary in order to provide effective and efficient psychological services for their clients.

Question 44

B.8.2. Collaborating with Others for the Benefit of Clients

Answer 44

B.8.2. To benefit, enhance and promote the interests of clients, and subject to standard A.5. (Confidentiality), psychologists offer practical assistance to clients who would like a second opinion

Question 45

B.9. Accepting Clients of Other Professionals

Answer 45

B.9 If a person seeks a psychological service from a psychologist whilst already receiving a similar service from another professional, then the psychologist will:
(a) consider all the reasonably foreseeable implications of becoming involved;
(b) take into account the welfare of the person; and
(c) act with caution and sensitivity towards all parties concerned.

Question 46

B.10.1. Suspension of Psychological Services

Answer 46

B.10.1. Psychologists make suitable arrangements for other appropriate professionals to be available to meet the emergency needs of their clients during periods of the psychologists’ foreseeable absence.

Question 47

B.10.2. Suspension of Psychological Services

Answer 47

B.10.2. Where necessary and with the client’s consent, a psychologist makes specific arrangements for other appropriate professionals to consult with the client during periods of the psychologist’s foreseeable absence

Question 48

B.11.1. Termination of Psychological Service

Answer 48

B.11.1. Psychologists terminate their psychological services with a client, if it is reasonably clear that the client is not benefiting from their services.

Question 49

B.11.2. Termination of Psychological Service

Answer 49

B.11.2. When psychologists terminate a professional relationship with a client, they shall have due regard for the psychological processes inherent in the services being provided, and the psychological wellbeing of the client

Question 50

B.11.3. Termination of Psychological Service

Answer 50

B.11.3. Psychologists make reasonable arrangements for the continuity of service provision when they are no longer able to deliver the psychological service

Question 51

B.11.4. Termination of Psychological Service

Answer 51

B.11.4. Psychologists make reasonable arrangements for the continuity of service provision for clients whose financial position does not allow them to continue with the psychological service

Question 52

B.11.5. Termination of Psychological Service

Answer 52

B.11.5. When confronted with evidence of a problem or a situation with which they are not competent to deal, or when a client is not benefiting from their psychological services, psychologists:
(a) provide clients with an explanation of the need for the termination;
(b) take reasonable steps to safeguard the client’s ongoing welfare; and
(c) offer to help the client locate alternative sources of assistance.

Question 53

B.11.6. Termination of Psychological Service

Answer 53

B.11.6. Psychologists whose employment, health or other factors necessitate early termination of relationships with clients:
(a) provide clients with an explanation of the need for the termination;
(b) take all reasonable steps to safeguard clients’ ongoing welfare; and
(c) offer to help clients locate alternative sources of assistance.

Question 54

B.12.1. Conflicting Demands

Answer 54

B.12.1. Where the demands of an organisation require psychologists to violate the general principles, values or standards set out in this Code, psychologists:
(a) clarify the nature of the conflict between the demands and these principles and standards;
(b) inform all parties of their ethical responsibilities as psychologists;
(c) seek a constructive resolution of the conflict that upholds the principles of the Code; and
(d) consult a senior psychologist

Question 55

B.12.2. Conflicting Demands

Answer 55

B.12.2. Psychologists who work in a team or other context in which they do not have sole decision-making authority continue to act in a way consistent with this Code, and in the event of any conflict of interest deal with the conflict in a manner set out in B.12.1

Question 56

B.13.1. Psychological Assessments

Answer 56

B.13.1. Psychologists use established scientific procedures and observe relevant psychometric standards when they develop and standardise psychological tests and other assessment techniques

Question 57

B.13.2. Psychological Assessments

Answer 57

B.13.2. Psychologists specify the purposes and uses of their assessment techniques and clearly indicate the limits of the assessment techniques’ applicability

Question 58

B.13.3. Psychological Assessments

Answer 58

B.13.3. Psychologists ensure that they choose, administer and interpret assessment procedures appropriately and accurately

Question 59

B.13.4. Psychological Assessments

Answer 59

B.13.4. Psychologists use valid procedures and research findings when scoring and interpreting psychological assessment data

Question 60

B.13.5. Psychological Assessments

Answer 60

B.13.5. Psychologists report assessment results appropriately and accurately in language that the recipient can understand.

Question 61

B.13.6. Psychological Assessments

Answer 61

B.13.6. Psychologists do not compromise the effective use of psychological assessment methods or techniques, nor render them open to misuse, by publishing or otherwise disclosing their contents to persons unauthorised or unqualified to receive such information.

Question 62

B.14.1. Research

Answer 62

B.14.1. Psychologists comply with codes, statements, guidelines and other directives developed either jointly or independently by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian Research Council, or Universities Australia regarding research with humans and animals applicable at the time psychologists conduct their research

Question 63

B.14.2. Research

Answer 63

B.14.2. After research results are published or become publicly available, psychologists make the data on which their conclusions are based available to other competent professionals who seek to verify the substantive claims through reanalysis, provided that:
(a) the data will be used only for the purpose stated in the approved research proposal; and
(b) the identity of the participants is removed

Question 64

B.14.3. Research

Answer 64

B.14.3. Psychologists accurately report the data they have gathered and the results of their research, and state clearly if any data on which the publication is based have been published previously

Question 65

C. Integrity

Answer 65

Psychologists recognise that their knowledge of the discipline of psychology, their professional standing, and the information they gather place them in a position of power and trust. They exercise their power appropriately and honour this position of trust. Psychologists keep faith with the nature and intentions of their professional relationships. Psychologists act with probity and honesty in their conduct

Question 66

C.1.1. Reputable Behaviour

Answer 66

C.1.1. Psychologists avoid engaging in disreputable conduct that reflects on their ability to practise as a psychologist.

Question 67

C.1.2. Reputable Behaviour

Answer 67

C.1.2. Psychologists avoid engaging in disreputable conduct that reflects negatively on the profession or discipline of psychology.

Question 68

C.2.1. Communication

Answer 68

C.2.1. Psychologists communicate honestly in the context of their psychological work

Question 69

C.2.2. Communication

Answer 69

C.2.2. Psychologists take reasonable steps to correct any misrepresentation made by them or about them in their professional capacity within a reasonable time after becoming aware of the misrepresentation

Question 70

C.2.3. Communication

Answer 70

C.2.3. Statements made by psychologists in announcing or advertising the availability of psychological services, products, or publications, must not contain:
(a) any statement which is false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive;
(b) testimonials or endorsements that are solicited in exchange for remuneration or have the potential to exploit clients;
(c) any statement claiming or implying superiority for the psychologist over any or all other psychologists;
(d) any statement intended or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favourable results;
(e) any statement intended or likely to appeal to a client’s fears, anxieties or emotions concerning the possible results of failure to obtain the offered services;
(f) any claim unjustifiably stating or implying that the psychologist uses exclusive or superior apparatus, methods or materials; and
(g) any statement which is vulgar, sensational or otherwise such as would bring, or tend to bring, the psychologist or the profession of psychology into disrepute.

Question 71

C.2.4. Communication

Answer 71

C.2.4. When announcing or advertising the availability of psychological services or at any time when representing themselves as a psychologist, psychologists use accurate postnominals, including the postnominals used to represent their grade of membership with the Society.

Question 72

C.2.5. Communication

Answer 72

C.2.5. Psychologists take reasonable steps to correct any misconceptions held by a client about the psychologist’s professional competencies.

Question 73

C.3.1. Conflict of Interest

Answer 73

C.3.1. Psychologists refrain from engaging in multiple relationships that may:
(a) impair their competence, effectiveness, objectivity, or ability to render a psychological service;
(b) harm clients or other parties to a psychological service; or
(c) lead to the exploitation of clients or other parties to a psychological service

Question 74

C.3.2. Conflict of Interest

Answer 74

C.3.2. Psychologists who are at risk of violating standard C.3.1., consult with a senior psychologist to attempt to find an appropriate resolution that is in the best interests of the parties to the psychological service.

Question 75

C.3.3. Conflict of Interest

Answer 75

C.3.3. When entering into a multiple relationship is unavoidable due to over-riding ethical considerations, organisational requirements, or by law, psychologists at the outset of the professional relationship, and thereafter when it is reasonably necessary, adhere to the
provisions of standard A.3. (Informed consent)

Question 76

C.3.4. Conflict of Interest

Answer 76

C.3.4. Psychologists declare to clients any vested interests they have in the psychological services they deliver, including all relevant funding, licensing and royalty interests.

Question 77

C.4.1. Non-Exploitation

Answer 77

C.4.1. Psychologists do not exploit people with whom they have or had a professional relationship

Question 78

C.4.2. Non-Exploitation

Answer 78

C.4.2. Psychologists do not exploit their relationships with their assistants, employees, colleagues or supervisees

Question 79

C.4.3. Non-Exploitation

Answer 79

C.4.3. Psychologists:
(a) do not engage in sexual activity with a client or anybody who is closely related to one of their clients;
(b) do not engage in sexual activity with a former client, or anybody who is closely related to one of their former clients, within two years after terminating the professional relationship with the former client;
(c) who wish to engage in sexual activity with former clients after a period of two years from the termination of the service, first explore with a senior psychologist the possibility that the former client may be vulnerable and at risk of exploitation, and encourage the former client to seek independent counselling on the matter; and
(d) do not accept as a client a person with whom they have engaged in sexual activity.

Question 80

C.5.1. Authorship

Answer 80

C.5.1. Psychologists discuss authorship with research collaborators, research assistants and students as early as feasible and through the research and publication process as is necessary

Question 81

C.5.2. Authorship

Answer 81

C.5.2. Psychologists assign authorship in a manner that reflects the work performed and that the contribution made is a fair reflection of the work people have actually performed or of what they have contributed

Question 82

C.5.3. Authorship

Answer 82

C.5.3. Psychologists usually list the student as principal author on any multiple-authored article that is substantially based on the student’s dissertation or thesis

Question 83

C.5.4. Authorship

Answer 83

C.5.4. Psychologists obtain the consent of people before identifying them as contributors to the published or presented material

Question 84

C.6.1. Financial Arrangements

Answer 84

C.6.1. Psychologists are honest in their financial dealings.

Question 85

C.6.2. Financial Arrangements

Answer 85

C.6.2. Psychologists make proper financial arrangements with clients and, where relevant, third party payers. They:
(a) make advance financial arrangements that safeguard the best interests of, and are clearly understood by, all parties to the psychological service; and
(b) avoid financial arrangements which may adversely influence the psychological services provided, whether at the time of provision of those services or subsequently

Question 86

C.6.3. Financial Arrangements

Answer 86

C.6.3. Psychologists do not receive any remuneration, or give any remuneration for referring clients to, or accepting referrals from, other professionals for professional services.

Question 87

C.7.1. Ethics Investigations and Concerns

Answer 87

C.7.1. Psychologists cooperate with ethics investigations and proceedings instituted by the Society as well as statutory bodies that are charged by legislation with the responsibility to investigate complaints against psychologists.

Question 88

C.7.2. Ethics Investigations and Concerns

Answer 88

C.7.2. Psychologists who reasonably suspect that another psychologist is acting in a manner inconsistent with the ethical principles and standards presented in this Code:
(a) where appropriate, draw the attention of the psychologist whose conduct is in question directly, or indirectly through a senior psychologist, to the actions that are thought to be in breach of the Code and cite the section of the Code which may have been breached;
(b) encourage people directly affected by such behaviour to report the conduct to a relevant regulatory body or the Ethics Committee of the Society; or
(c) report the conduct to a relevant regulatory body or the Ethics Committee of the Society.

Question 89

C.7.3. Ethics Investigations and Concerns

Answer 89

C.7.3. Psychologists do not lodge, or endorse the lodging, of trivial, vexatious or unsubstantiated ethical complaints against colleagues