Forensic Ethics Lecture Flashcards
The ethical principle that allows for decisions to rest on the greatest good for the greatest number is:
a. Utilitarianism.
b. Principalism
c. Deontological.
d. Liberal individualism.
e. None of the above.
a. Utilitarianism.
A forensic psychiatrist is asked to participate in an evaluation of a prearranged police detainee to help the prosecutor determine whether the defense may consider a mental state defense. The prosecutor arranges for the evaluation through local police. This evaluation:
a. Can go forward as long as the prosecutor provides the forensic psychiatrist with appropriate retainer fees.
b. Can go forward if the suspect authorizes consent.
c. Cannot go forward because this defendant is not yet assigned counsel.
d. Could not go forward because the evaluation would be biased if conducted while the defendant is in police custody
e. Cannot go forward because the detainee is working to raise bail to be released.
c. Cannot go forward because this defendant is not yet assigned counsel.
During an evaluation of mental state at the time of the offense, the defendant refers to you as “Doctor” and says that he really appreciates that you are there to help him deal with depression. This phenomenon is called:
a. Therapeutic Jurisprudence.
b. Evidence of bias.
c. Slippage.
d. Testimonial misconception.
e. Role confusion.
c. Slippage.
A plaintiff that was evaluated in a sexual harassment claim filed an ethics complaint against the forensic psychiatrist who conducted the evaluation on behalf of the defense. Assuming the forensic psychiatrist is a member of the APA and AAPL, the organizational body that would review and adjudicate this ethical complaint is:
a. AMA first because the ethics principles rely on the AMA’s foundational elements.
b. APA through its district branches first because the APA is the arbiter of ethics complaints against its members.
c. AAPL First, because the complaint involves conduct during a forensic evaluation.
d. AAPL but only in consultation with the APA.
e. APA but only in consultation with the AMA
b. APA through its district branches first because the APA is the arbiter of ethics complaints against its members.
The Goldwater rule is:
a. American Psychiatric Association Ethical prohibition of testimony on record reviews.
b. American Psychiatric Association. Ethical prohibition on reports going to the public.
c. Media rule delineating rules of reporters and interviewees.
d. American Psychiatric Association Ethical prohibition against public diagnostic opinions on public figures absent a personal examination.
e. American Psychiatric Association. Ethical prohibition against public diagnostic options on public figures in all circumstances.
d. American Psychiatric Association Ethical prohibition against public diagnostic opinions on public figures absent a personal examination.
A theory of ethics that requires the balancing of competing factors to achieve an ethically appropriate ban of action has been termed:
a. Dialectical utilitarianism.
b. Dialectical Principlism.
c. Dialectical Deontology.
d. Dialectical reason.
e. Principled utilitarianism.
b. Dialectical Principlism.
What is the freedom to make one’s own choices as long as they are competent?
Autonomy
What is the ethical principle of healthcare professionals working for the health and welfare of clients?
beneficence
What is the ethical principle that we treat people equally?
Justice
What is the ethical principle where one should not intentionally inflict harm?
nonmaleficence
What is the ethical principle of keeping promises and loyalty?
fidelity
What is the ethical theory that requires the balancing of competing principles to arrive at an ethically sound direction?
Dialectical Principlism
What ethical theory deals with duty, moral obligation, and doing the right thing?
deontological
What is the ethical theory where the goal is to achieve the greatest good for the greatest good
untilitarianism
What is the ethical theory where the rights/autonomy of the individual is paramount?
Liberal individualism
What is the ethical theory that de-emphasizes rules and consequences and instead looks at whether the person acting was showing good character and moral virtues in the actions?
virtue theory
What is the ethical theory where the moral worth of an action is based on the goodness or badness of outcomes/consequences?
Consequentialism
Can a forensic psychiatrist take a contingency fee?
no, it would be ethically problematic.
Is it unethical for forensic psychiatrists to participate in death penalty evaluations?
No
What was the issue and holding in Barefoot v. Estelle?
You cannot render an opinion on someone’s dangerousness without evaluating them.
