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45 Cards in this Set
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What is the MAIN purpose of the Ethics Code?
What else does the code do? |
- protect the public
- provides minimum standards for psychologists & used to act on ethical complaints |
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Are the general principles aspirational or enforceable?
Are the standards aspirational or enforceable? |
- aspirational
- enforceable |
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Does the ethical code apply to behavior in professional, personal, or both settings?
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- professional only
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Is the ethical code exhaustive?
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- no just because not stated in the code doesn't mean it is ethical/unethical
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If ethics > law, which do you follow?
If ethics conflict w/law, what do you do? |
- ethics
- attempt to find a compromise |
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If you want to practice in a new field of psychology, what should you do?
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- obtain training and supervised experience in the new area
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What are the 2 situations where you'd be able to practice outside of competence bounds?
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- in an emergency & when services are unavailable
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When you complete an assessment how much information should be given to the client?
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- a FULL, but clear explanation should be given
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What does sua sponte mean?
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- The ethics committee can act on its own even if a formal complaint was not filed
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What 4 course of action can the ethics committee take?
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- dismiss charges
- recommend sanction - formal charges - stipulated resignation |
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The mnemonic for the 5 general principles is Be Noticed For Running In the Jump Rope. What are the 5 general principles?
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- Benevolence & Nonmalfience
- Fidelity & Responsibility - Integrity - Justice - Respect for Rights |
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What should you do if another psych is unethical?
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First attempt to resolve the issue with them directly
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If someone has a complaint against them and interviews for at job @ your agency, what should you do?
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You cannot discriminate based solely upon someone having an ethical complaint against them
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What 3 things need to be defined when providing services via third party?
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- the relationship boundaries
- services to be given - limits of confidentiality |
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What is the difference between privacy and confidentiality?
What has privacy? |
privacy is a legal right, confidentiality is a code of conduct - the patient has the right to privacy
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What decision arose due to the Tarasoff case?
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Duty to warn & Duty to protect potential victims in CURRENT danger
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When you should report child abuse?
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whenever reasonable SUSPICION
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When advertising, why can't you solicit testimonials from current clients?
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because they may be vulnerable
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Is it ethical/unethical to waive copayments?
Is it ethical/unethical to barter for payment? |
- unethical
- ethical if not exploitative |
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If you're servicing someone already in therapy? You should...
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minimize risk of confusion by discussing issues w/client
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what is the most frequently filed APA complaint?
why do psychs engage exhibit the behaviors of this complaint? |
- sexual misconduct
- for their own personal gains |
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Who should you never counsel?
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former partners
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How do the speciality guidelines differ from the ethical code?
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- they are more specific and are for the 4 applied areas of psychology
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What does the EPPP exam assess?
What type of validity does it have? |
- basic psych knowledge
- content |
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What is the role of managed care?
What is a utilization review? What is quality assurance? |
- to limit services to those that are necessary
- documentation of medical necessity - assessing adequacy & availability of health care |
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Can psychs advertise in the newspaper?
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Yes but can't be misleading
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Are sexual relationships ok w/students? What if you don't teach them but they're in your dept.?
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No to both
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What happens if there's a dual relationship with a client?
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Dual relationships should be discussed
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What is the purpose of the licensing boards?
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to protect the public
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When can a client be legally confined (via hospital &/or jail)?
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harm to self &/or others
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When is the ONLY time you can disclose information w/out consent?
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Harm to self or POTENTIAL harm to others
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In research studies at what time can the participant withdraw?
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They're ALWAYS free to withdraw
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What does HIPAA apply to?
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electronic transmission of client info.
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What do the state laws say about breaching confidentiality about HIV?
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they are inconsistent
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When can you treat someone?
What if the person is in jail? |
- only w/consent
- doesn't matter still need consent |
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What should you do before counseling client?
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- rule out medical conditions so may need to refer for a medical eval.
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Do you need consent to release client info.?
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some of the time
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How does managed care reduce liability?
What is utilization review? Why is it used? |
- make sure practicioners are credentialed
- document medical necessity - to reduce costs |
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What 3 things must psychs keep in a clients record?
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- fees
- treatment plans - services given |
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What should you do if divorcing parents don't want you to share info. with the other spouse?
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- contact each spouse's attorney to the relationship (this is an example of a third party issue)
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How long can psychs keep client records?
What must be done with old records? How can records be saved? |
- as long as needed
- must note that the records are old - in any media |
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What should you do if client owes you $ and wants their file released to another psych?
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- release the file
- contact new psych to get client's contact info |
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What is quality assurance? What does the quality assurance look @?
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- adequacy & availability of services
- treatment effectiveness, client satisfaction, & access to treatment |
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What makes a lawsuit successful?
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sufficient harm
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When can you break confidentiality?
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only if danger to self or others
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