ABCN Professional Ethics and Standards 2

Question 1

A neuropsychologist is asked to serve as an expert witness in a case involving a former patient. What is the primary ethical concern?

Accepted Answer

Dual relationship conflict between treating clinician and forensic evaluator roles

Answer

Serving as both treating clinician and forensic expert creates a dual relationship that compromises objectivity and impartiality.

Question 2

Under the APA Ethics Code, when must a neuropsychologist obtain written informed consent from a client?

Accepted Answer

Before providing most professional services, including assessment

Answer

The APA Ethics Code requires informed consent before most professional services, including neuropsychological assessment.

Question 3

A neuropsychologist discovers that a colleague is regularly billing insurance for services not rendered. The most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Confront the colleague directly and encourage correction of the behavior

Answer

APA ethics guidelines recommend attempting informal resolution by addressing the colleague directly before escalating to formal complaints.

Question 4

Which principle best describes the obligation to act in the client's best interest in neuropsychological practice?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence refers to the duty to promote the well-being and best interests of clients.

Question 5

A neuropsychologist is contacted by a patient's employer requesting cognitive test results. Without patient consent, the neuropsychologist should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to release any information

Answer

Releasing confidential information without patient consent violates HIPAA and APA ethics standards regardless of who pays for the evaluation.

(ABCN) American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology Practice Test