Ethics Flashcards
What are the three main principles of the Code of Ethics?
1) Respect for rights and dignity of people & peoples
2) Propriety
3) Integrity
“Psychologists practise within the limits of their competence and know and understand the legal, professional, ethical and organisational rules that regulate the psychological services they provide.”
This sentence is part of the explanatory statement for which ethical principle?
Propriety
“They have a high regard for the diversity and uniqueness of people and their right to linguistically and culturally appropriate services.”
This sentence is part of the explanatory statement for which ethical principle?
Respect for rights and dignity of people & peoples
“Psychologists recognise that their position of trust requires them to be honest and objective in their professional dealings.”
This sentence is part of the explanatory statement for which ethical principle?
Integrity
“Psychologists strive to be aware of the possible effect of their own physical and mental health on their ability to practise competently.”
This sentence is part of the explanatory statement for which ethical principle?
Propriety
“They recognise the importance of people’s privacy and confidentiality.”
This sentence is part of the explanatory statement for which ethical principle?
Respect for rights and dignity of people & peoples
“Psychologists are aware of the importance of maintaining proper boundaries with clients. They identify and avoid potential conflicts of interest.”
This sentence is part of the explanatory statement for which ethical principle?
Integrity
According to the PsyBA, what are the five standards mandated by the National Law and common to all health professionals?
1) ongoing professional development
2) no criminal history
3) proficient in English
4) adequate professional indemnity insurance
5) recency of practice
What is the difference between PsyBA and PCNSW?
PsyBA specifies guidelines and standards in regards to supervision and practice
whereas
PCNSW handles complaints from the public
Where does a health practitioner or employer go to if they need to report notifiable conduct or a statutory offence?
AHPRA
Define a ‘mature minor’.
A child under the age of 18 who is capable of understanding, fully, the nature, consequences, risks and implications of the proposed health care or other action or non action.
What is the Mental Health Review Tribunal?
A legal body that has powers under the Mental Health Act. When a client has engage in involuntary treatment, it is their role to review documents and records, and decide whether a person should continue to be treated under the Mental Health Act
What is SIRA responsible for?
For regulating and administering workers compensation (WC), motor accidents compulsory third party insurance (CTP) and home building compensation insurance in NSW
According to the Clinical Framework for the Delivery of Health Services (which allied health practitioners need to adhere to when working with injured persons), practitioners must:
+ measure and demonstrate the effectiveness of treatment
+ adopt a biopsychosocial approach
+ empower the injured person to manage their injury
+ implement goals focused on optimising function (incl. participation in activities, return to work)
+ base treatment on the best available research evidence
What does MHTP stand for?
Mental Health Treatment Plan
which entitles a client to 10 individual services and 10 group services a year
