BCP Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality Flashcards
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A psychometrist receives a subpoena for a patient's complete psychological testing file. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Consult with the supervising psychologist and legal counsel before releasing any records
A subpoena does not automatically override confidentiality; legal counsel and the supervising psychologist should be consulted to determine the appropriate scope of disclosure.
Which federal law establishes standards for protecting patients' electronic health information, including psychometric test data?
Answer: HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for safeguarding electronic protected health information.
A patient's adult child calls requesting their parent's test results, claiming power of attorney. What should the psychometrist verify before releasing information?
Answer: That the power of attorney document specifically grants authority over healthcare decisions
Power of attorney documents vary in scope, and the psychometrist must confirm the document explicitly covers healthcare decision-making authority.
What is the primary ethical concern when a psychometrist stores patient test data on a personal USB drive?
Answer: Unencrypted portable devices create a significant risk of unauthorized data exposure
Storing protected health information on unencrypted portable devices violates security safeguards and increases the risk of data breaches.
In the context of dual relationships, why should a psychometrist avoid administering tests to a close friend or family member?
Answer: Personal relationships can compromise objectivity and the validity of test interpretation
Dual relationships threaten professional objectivity and can bias both test administration and interpretation of results.
A psychometrist working in a school setting is asked by a teacher to share a student's IQ score informally. What is the correct response?
Answer: Explain that specific scores can only be shared through formal channels with appropriate consent
Test scores are confidential and must be disclosed only through proper procedures with appropriate parental or guardian consent in educational settings.