Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

My EPPP > Ethics > Flashcards

Ethics Flashcards

(84 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

Fee splitting aka ___

A

referral fees

Permissible if it is based on services provided.

Prohibited bt professionals when based on referral only

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

preamble and general principles - aspirational or enforceable?

A

aspirational

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

ethical standards - aspirational or enforceable?

A

enforceable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

membership to the APA

A

commits members to comply with the standards of the ethics code

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Beneficence and nonmaleficence

A
  • do no harm
  • avoid misuse of influence
  • aware of own physical/mental health
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

fidelity and responsibility

A
  • establish relationships of trust
  • aware of professional and scientific responsibilities
  • accept responsibility for their behavior
  • consult and cooperate with other professionals
  • strive to contribute a portion of prof time for little or no compensation
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Integrity

A

promote accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

justice

A
  • all persons are entitled to access to and benefit from the contributions of psychology and to equal quality
  • practice within your scope;
  • beware of biases
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Respect for ppl’s rights and dignity

A

respect rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, self-determination
-respect role differences based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

when psychologists believe another psychologist has violated the ethics code..

A

(informal) attempt to resolve the issue by bringing it the attention of that individual IF appropriate and IF confidentiality is not violated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

when psychologists believe another psychologist has violated the ethics code.. AND there is substantial harm done…

A

action might include:

  • referral to state or national committees, state licensing boards, or to institutional authorities
  • still can not violate confidentiality
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

when you are the subject of an ethics complaint..

A

you can not be denied employment, advancement, admissions to academic programs.. etc.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

providing services in an emergency

A

when other MH is not available, you may provide services even if you don’t have necessary training, but you must stop as soon as emergency has ended

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

delegation of work

A

1) avoid delegating work to persons with multiple relationships
2) authorize only responsibilities that they can perform competently
3) make sure they are competent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

personal problems & conflicts

A

refrain from initiating an activity when there is a big likelihood that their personal prob will prevent them from performing competently

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

when psychologists become aware of personal problems that may interfere with work..

A

take measures to determine if they should limit, suspend, or terminate work related duties

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

multiple relationships are:

A

in professional role AND another role OR in a relationship with a person closely associated or related to the person OR promises to enter into another relationshp in the future with the person

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

avoid multiple relationshps when:

A

they could be expected to impair psychologist’s objectivity, competence or effectiveness or risk exploitation or harm to the person
otherwise, MR are not unethical..

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

when a multiple relationship is required by law

A

must clarify role expectations and the extent of confidentiality and provide updates as changes occur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

guilty by reason of insanity

A

the person was insane at the time of the murder

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

guilty by reason of incompetence

A

the person is unable to defend himself during the court proceedings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

the goals of the APA code of ethics, according to the preamble

A

the welfare and protection of consumers of psych services AND education regarding ethical standards of conduct

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

most costly and successful malpractice suits against psychologists

A

sexual misconduct

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

sex with a former client is permissible when

A

after 2 years and “in the most unusual circumstances”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
if you are assisting with the defense, and are called upon by the prosecution to testify
you can, but only after clarifying role expectations and extent of confidentiality
26
can BARTER only if ___ and ___
it is not contraindicated (e.g., babysitting) and does not exploit pt
27
try to avoid testifying for child custody when
you have been a therapist to child or s/o in family
28
when testifying re: custody, you can serve as a ____ but not a ____
fact witness | not an expert witness
29
when testifying re: custody, and you have multiple roles, you ___ testify as long as you ___
CAN | clarify roles to all parties and list limits of confidentiality at outset and if they change
30
re: custody, if only 1 parent is participating you ___ make a recommendation as long as ___
you have multiple other sources of data AND you describe limits of recommendations
31
client access to records
psychologist is owner. client has access. complete access may be harmful
32
client testimonials
do not solicit from its vulnerable to undue influence
33
client welfare
1) patient 2)public 3)profession 4)psychologist as self
34
you __ treat clients receiving care elsewhere if you __
can | carefully consider; proceed with caution
35
collection agencies
1)inform pt 2)give them a chance to pay 3)can submit
36
competence to stand trial is associated with what case
Dusky v US
37
exceptions to confidentiality
1) military bases "need to know" 2) evaluating competency to stand trial - still should make effort to maintain confidentiality with regard to any info that does not bear directly on legal purpose of eval 3) if lawsuit says "psychological distress" - whole file can be opened 4) if an employer hires you to provide a service to an employee
38
conflict bt ethics and the law
adhere to the higher standard. make commitment to ethics code clear. attempt to resolve conflict. when conflict can't be reconciled, adhere to the law
39
consultation and confidentiality
can't disclose confidential info. that could lead to pt identification unless: 1) you have a confidential relationship 2) have consent 3) disclosure can't be avoided disclose only what is necessary
40
If you are summoned by APA ethics committee (EC)
must cooperate. have 30 days.
41
Deception in research is acceptable only when
1) justified by study's value and non deceptive procedures are not feasible 2) no deception about physical harm or psych. distress 3) debrief participants @ conclusion of study or no later than conclusion of study 4) OK to record without prior consent as long as you get permission for using the tape at debriefing
42
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
MH service program offered to employees by the employer
43
confidentiality with EAPs
in most cases, has to be maintained. Exception: if employee has been referred for disciplinary axn. Therapist can disclose attendance, and whether pt has accepted recommendations of the therapist. *must make employee aware of limits to confidentiality
44
expert witness
specialized knowledge. can offer opinions
45
fact witness
not allowed to offer opinions
46
FERPA, aka
Buckley Amendment
47
FERPA
schools must have ROI
48
providing services to diverse populations
aspirational; recognize competence, incorporate cultural issues + knowledge into practice
49
in person solicitation
not in uninvited forums.
50
informed consent for those who are legally incapable
1) provide appropriate explanation 2) seek assent 3) consider preferences and best interests 4) obtain appropriate permission from a legal authorized person
51
WHEN and HOW to obtain informed consent for those who are legally incapable
when: ASAP format: written and oral
52
in therapy with a minor, ___ continue without assent when__
CAN | if in best interest of child
53
in research with a minor, ___ continue without assent when __
CAN NOT | in best interest of child
54
if services are court ordered, you __ need consent and you should ___
DO NOT | Inform clients of confidentiality
55
if services are NOT court ordered, you ___ need consent
DO
56
if client does not consent and services are not court ordered, but they are for the court, you should
services are postponed. take steps to put individual in contact with legal representative. if legal rep is unwilling to proceed, contact the court
57
you do not need IC for research when
1) no harm of distress 2) pt of educational practices 3) involves administering an anonymous survey or quetionnaire
58
when to get IC in therapy
as early as is feasible. inform about nature and anticipated course of therapy, fees, limits of confidentiality, provide opportunity for Qs
59
when is it ok to interrupt or terminate therapy
1) client no longer needs services or is not likely to benefit, or is being harmed by services
60
preterm counseling when therapy is interrupted or terminated
should provide + suggest alternative providers as appropriate
61
exceptions to need to provide preterm counseling
axns of a 3rd party payor preclude such counseling. - if pt is in crisis - this is the responsibility of the 3rd party (managed care) - limits to care should be discussed at outset, but don't have to be
62
Larry P v Wilson Riles
restricted use of IQ tests in schools d/t unfair consequences for minorities
63
Goal of Managed HC
balance access, quality, and costs 1) limit services to those that are appropriate and necessary. eliminate wasteful care 2) reduce fes 3) assess quality 4) provide referrals 5) provide timely payment
64
when additional sessions are denied by managed care, clinicians should
appeal, if they think pt needs more sessions. if denied, discuss options with pt.
65
reactions to managed HC
increased paperwork re: utilization decreased control over tx decisions and plan client confidentiality
66
requirements needed for malpractice suit
1) professional relationship (not determined by $) 2) demonstrable standard of care has been breached 3) pt suffering 4) pt suffering is due to breach of standard
67
most common malpractice suits
sex, competence, confidentiality, fees
68
multiple relationships
more than 1 relationship with a client or with close others of a client
69
multiple relationship is prohibited when
1) impacts psychologist objectivity or performance | 2) exploits/harms pt
70
if psychologist has a personal problem, they should ___ and ____
not initiate activity that could be impacted | take appropriate measures re: activity already in progress (consultation, limiting, suspending, terminating activity)
71
privilege
protects client's confidentiality.
72
privilege typically belongs to the ___ unless ____
client 1) ROI, 2) mandatory reporting (e.g., client is abusive), 3) legal reasons (eg., client is suing psychologist or is in custody dispute)
73
pro bono services
recommended, but not required
74
Record keeping
adults: full records for 7 years children: full records for 7 years or 3 years after maturity
75
sex with clients is ok when ___ and NOT ok when__
after 2 years and "in most unusual circumstances" NEVER ok to provide therapy to s/o you were sexually involved with. NEVER ok to have sex with current client
76
when having sex with a former client, you must take into account
1) risk of exploitation, client's current mental state, nature and duration of therapy, circumstances of termination, and likelihood that there will be a neg impact on client
77
specific guidelines for forensic psychologists
does not define minimum qualifications focuses on professional practice issues specifies: no contingency fees
78
test scoring and interpretation to other psychologists
must be accurate in describing the purpose, norms, validity, reliability, and application
79
test scoring and interpretation
psychologists are responsible regardless of whether they scored /interpreted it or used automated scoring
80
timeline for complaints
pt has 5 years | colleague has 1 year
81
vicarious liability
sometimes supervisors can be held responsible for supervisees IF 1)disparity in training and 2) ability of supervisor to control supervisee
82
withholding records for non payment is ___ when
NOT ok | needed for emergency tx.
83
primary purpose of ethics code principles and standards
protect welfare of clients and patients AND educate educate regarding ethical standards
84
in what situations can psychologists refuse tx they are competent in
1) not discriminating 2) giving appropriate referral 3) not an emergency

My EPPP (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions