Lesson 6. EFPA-code Flashcards

1
Q

True or false? When rating ethical dilemmas with for example the EFPA-code, only one code is relevant.

A

False, it’s often the case that more codes are needed to solve an ethical dilemma.

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What does a normal ethical code consists of?

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− uniformity in decision making à clarity for
patients
− ‘Rules’ of the psychological profession
− Rights of the patient
− Duties of the psychologist

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3
Q

What’s the duration of a normal complaint procedure?

A

1 year

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4
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What are the four main general principles of the ethical code?

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  1. Respect for a person’s rights and dignity
  2. Competence
  3. Responsibility
  4. Integrity

(Don’t worry, the code will be attached to the exam:) )

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5
Q

Under which general principle can questions about ‘the professional secret’ be categorized?

A

Respect for a person’s rights and dignity

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6
Q

Under which general principle can questions about ‘Not treating a client with problems for which you are not
educated’ be categorized?

A

Competence

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7
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Under which general principle can questions about ‘not harming your client’ be categorized?

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Responsibility

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Under which general principle can questions about ‘Not trying to change the lifestyle or religion of your client’ be categorized?

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Respect for a person’s diginity and rights

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9
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Under which general principle can questions about ‘ not starting a relationship with your clients’ be categorized?

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Intergrity

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10
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What is a moral dilemma in professional ethics?

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This is a conflict of norms and values. There has to be made a decision in which all options involve harm to
affected parties.

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11
Q

What are the two conditions of being a protected psychologist (1993)

A

− condition 1 is a Master degree in psychology
− Condition 2 is respecting the ethical code for
psychologist. If not, the client has a right to file
a complaint.

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12
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What the relation between a protected title of a psychologists and complaints from clients?

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When a clients want to fill in a complaint about a psychologist without a protected title, this is not possible. About a psychologist with a protected title, it can.

((Is dit eigenlijk wel zo, ik impliceer het te snel denk ik uit deze gegevens)

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13
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Where can clients or other affected parties fill in their complaint about a psychologist?

A

The commision of psychologists

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14
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What are the conditions of a complaint?

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It has to be written, it has to be clear, relevant and not anonymous.

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15
Q

True or false: a complaint is investigated by only a health psychologists committee

A

False, only by the Ethics Committee.

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16
Q

Is there a possibility of appeal in complaints?

A

Yes

17
Q

Name two possible sanctions of a complaint.

A
• Warning
• Reprimand
• Suspension from register of certified
psychologists (temporary)
• Expulsion from register of certified
psychologists
18
Q

True or false: there are only advantages of the possibility of filing a complaint

A

False. There are definately disadvantages as well, namely defensive medicine for example

19
Q

What are the advantages of the possibility of filing a complaint?

A

• Better protection of cliënts
• Professionalisation of psychology
• Official register for psychologist as a
guarantee for quality

20
Q

What’s the disadvantga of the possibility of filing a complaint?

A

Defensive medicine

21
Q

What is a defensive medicine?

A

This occurs when psychologists order more tests or avoiding high-risk clients to keep themselves safe from malpractise liability. For example: a psychologist doesn’t want to treat a kid of who’s parents are divorcing –> the psychologist can easily get a complaint in this situation because the parents may most likely not agree with each other.

22
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What is negative defensive medicine?

A

A negative defensive medicine is when a psychologist reguses to treat a client. The psychologists says simply ‘no’.

23
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What is a positive defensive medicine?

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A positive defensive medicine is when a psychologist is doint extra things to be sure about the treatment. For example ordering more tests or having more visits.

24
Q

True or false: emotional impact on psychologists and a negative impact on work with clients are examples of short term impacts of complaints

A

True.

25
Q

Give an example of a long term impact of complaints.

A

More knowledge about ethical principles.

26
Q

True or false: Confidentiality is most often mentioned as a moral dilemma

A

False, confidentiality is most often mentioned as an ethical dilemma.

27
Q

True or false: surgeons with no history of malpractise offer more statements of orientation and use more humor.

A

True.

28
Q

True or false: surgeons without any history of malpractice have higher dominance in voice tone and have a higher concern/anxiety in voice tone.

higher dominance in voice tone
• lower concern/anxiety in voice tone

A

False. They do have a higher dominance in voice tone, but they have LOWER concern/anxiety in their voice tone.