Ethics Code Flashcards
(29 cards)
Standard 10: Therapy
What to do when a patient is seeing more than one therapist for treatment of the same condition?
If a patient is seeing two or more therapists for the same mental health condition, it is ethical and required to
1) discuss with the client why they feel they need more than one therapist to treat the same condition
2) should consult with the other therapist(s) to ensure the best interest for the client
Standard 10: Therapy
How many factors are there to prove a client was not exploitated when entering a post-treatment-termination sexual relationship with their former therapist?
7
Standard 9: Assessment
What are the three exceptions to Informed Consent in assessments?
1) when testing is mandated by the law
2) when testing is part of routine educational or occupational activity where informed consent is implied (job application)
3) when testing is designed to assess decisional capacity
Standard 8: Research and Publication
When is informed consent not required for filming/audio recording in research?
When the recording is taking place in natural, observational settings or for the use of deception
When used for deception, consent for the recording must be obtained during the debriefing process
Standard 8: Research and Publication
When is it ok to dispense (forego) informed consent in research?
When it is unlikely to cause distress or harm (such as anonymous questionnaires at school or using archival data)
Standard 7: Education and Training
When can you require a student to disclose their personal information?
1) Only if it is clearly stated as part of the admission and program materials in order to inform the student fully
2) A student is. required to self-disclose if their personal matters interfere in their clinical work or pose a risk of harm
Standard 6: Record Keeping and Fees
What are the 5 goals of documentation?
1) Facilitate future provision of service
2) Allow replication of research
3) Meet institutional requirements
4) Ensure billing accuracy
5) Comply with the law
Standard 6: Record Keeping and Fees
What circumstance is considered ethical but illegal regarding withholding patient records?
It is considered ethical but illegal to withhold patient records for non-payment, thus, psychologists should not withhold patient records for reasons of non-payment
Standard 5: Advertising and Public Statements
In terms of advertising, what can you barter for but not pay for?
Publicity or media reporting; You can pay for ads, but they must be labeled as such
Standard 5: Advertising and Public Statements
Under what conditions can you solicit or use testimonals?
Only under narrow situations and NEVER from current clients or persons vulnerable to undue influence
Standard 4: Privacy and Confidentiality
What is required from a subpoena alone?
The therapist must appear as instructed and is to be questioned (they may assert privilege, but must obey the subpoena)
Standard 4: Privacy and Confidentiality
What is required from a subpoena duces tecum?
The therapist must appear as instructed with the requested documents and is to be questioned (they may assert privilege, but must obey the subpoena)
Standard 4: Privacy and Confidentiality
In a court-appointed evaluation, who is the client and is there informed consent and confidenitailty?
The court is the client and there is no need for informed consent and no confidenitiality
Standard 4: Privacy and Confidentiality
In court-ordered therapy, who is the client and is there informed consent and confidenitiality?
The client is the client and informed consent is required and there is confidenitialty
Provider should obtain an ROI from the client in order to communicate with the court
Standard 3: Human Relations
What are the three things to avoid according to Ethics Code 3?
Avoid harm, harassment, and discrimination
Standard 3: Human Relations
When should you not enter a multiple relationship?
If competence, objectivity, or effectiveness of treatment could be compromised
Standard 3: Human Relations
When should you not enter a conflict of interest relationship?
If competence, objectivity, or effectiveness of treatment could be compromised
Standard 3: Human Relations
How must consent be recorded?
Consent must be documented (typically in notes) but does not have to be obtained in writting, it can be obtained as verbal consent.
Standard 3: Human Relations
When a psychologist dies, who takes over their patient’s records?
Whomever is stated to do so in their Professional Will
Standard 2: Competence
What are the steps when faced with practicing outside one’s competence?
Obtain training, supervision, or consultation. If the provider has no relevant experience, they should refer out.
Exeception: Emergency situations allow for treatment outside of scope for a limited duration
Standard 1: Resolving Ethical Issues
Regarding ethical issues, you should always clarify…
the nature of the conflict
Standard 1: Resolving Ethical Issues
Regarding ethical issues, you should always make known…
one’s committment to the Ethics Code
Standard 1: Resolving Ethical Issues
Regarding ethical issues, you should always take…
reasonable steps to resolve the conflict in a manner consistent with the Ethics Code
Standard 1: Resolving Ethical Issues
If an ethical issues is […..] it should be informally resolved
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