Ethics Issues

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Created Jan 25, 2011
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When should consent happen? How?
 
As early as possible in therapeutic relationship. Must be documented, not necessarily signed....
2
Who is the holder of privelage?
 
client is normally holder of privilege, but psychologist can exert on client’s behalf.
3
What are exceptions to privelage?
 
mandatory reporting, danger to self/others, waiver/release o information, legal/regulatory...
4
Tarassoff Decision is:
 
began as duty to warn, but changed to duty to protect so must not just warn on dangerous disclosures....
5
When does Tarassof apply?
 
Duty only there when there is a clear danger to an identifiable person. implemented duty, tell...
6
Child abuse reporting when?
 
 No time limits on reporting.  If victim is still a minor have an obligation to report. ...
7
In Person Solicitation:
 
prohibited for those vulnerable to undue influence (hand out cards at crime scene) but can...
8
Client access to records
 
not covered by ethics code but is by federal, state and institutional regulations. Physical...
9
FERPA:
 
Family Education Rights and Privacy act applies to educational institutions receiving federal...
10
Collection Agencies and client claims:
 
must notify the client of intent to refer them to collect fees and give them the opportunity...
11
Referral Fees
 
not prohibited but must be based on actual cost and services provided not simply on the referral...
12
Barter acceptable only when:
 
not clinically contraindicated  AND  when client is clearly not being exploited
13
What are important factors in setting a sliding scale fee?
 
acceptable as long as fair to client. Amount is less important but the manner in which set,...
14
Informed consent for research
 
not always required if cause no harm, part of normal education/occupation protocol, anonymous...
15
Deception in research
 
no acceptable alternative, must be justified, debrief immediately after
16
Testing and Scoring interpretation services
 
BA may be enough to administer, but not to interpret. Up to psychologist to determine who can...
17
Clients receving services from another professional
 
proceed with caution. overriding consideration is client welfare. consult with other provider....
18
Sexual intimacy with current client
 
explicitly prohibited. after 2 years only under most unusual circumstances.
19
Malpractice
 
four conditions must be met to bring charge 1-must have had a professional relationship which...
20
Sexual misconduct
 
male therapists most often. usually 44 yo to 31yo female client. those who violate sexual boundaries...
21
2 steps to respond to a subpoena
 
1-decide if it’s valid and served validly 2- formal response is required if valid, but need...
22
Responding to a subpoena continued:
 
if client does not consent can attempt to negotiate with party that issued. if continue request...
23
Testimony
 
can assert privelage until ordered to testify by the court

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