Part 3 Flashcards
(48 cards)
Boundary
a limit of a subject or sphere of activity
Boundaries: Too Permeable example
Eg. overinvolved parent
Boundaries: Too Impermeable example
Eg. parent neglect leads to failure to thrive
Temperance
Moderation and self-restraint
Boundary Violations
A serious breach that results in harm to clients and is therefore unethical
Boundary Crossings
A departure from commonly accepted professional practice eg. momentary change
Boundary Crossing Examples (4 points)
- Self-disclosure
- Physical contact
- Gifts
- Social relationships/Dual relationships
Core Principles (Tri-Council Policy)
- Respect for persons
- Concern for welfare
- Justice
Qualities to Consent (4 points)
- voluntary
- free from the threat of harm
- informed
- on-going
Privacy
an individual’s right to be free from intrusion or interference by others
Confidentiality
obligation of an individual or organization to safeguard entrusted information
Security
measures used to protect information (e.g., encrypt, lock)
Professional Boundary
the role expectations of the psychologist-client relationship and is the interpersonal territory where most ethical expectations are enacted
Primary Client
an individual or group receiving psychological services intended to help them
A contract examinee
an individual or group who is the subject of a psychological assessment at the request of a third party
A retaining party
an individual or group that has hired a psychologist to provide services
Sexual Relationships between a psychologist and a client (Canadian Law?)
Under Canadian law, sexual contact between a psychologist and client is considered assault, regardless of whether the client gives consent or not
“Permissible Medical Experimentation”
- Containing ten principles that must be observed for research to be considered moral, ethical and legal
- Came to be known as the Nuremberg Code
The Wigmore test
provides a general framework for weighing and balancing the facts of a particular request for privilege in court
Nuremberg Code (1949)
emphasized the need for special protection of children and vulnerable persons against abuse or exploitation in research
Consequences to boundary crossing:
- damage the trust
- interfere with an RD’s professional judgment to the detriment of the client (emotions over well-being)
- hinder a client’s ability to question treatment suggestions
- can compromise a client’s ability to provide voluntary consent
Rescue Fantasies
occurs when an RD’s desire to help goes too far, intruding into the client’s private life
What do you need to do when you need to touch a client?
- ask for consent
- explain purpose
RHPA def. of sexual abuse
very broad including all sexual acts; inappropriate touching, gestures, or sexual innuendo of any kind, photos or calendars, jokes or any remark of a sexual nature
