Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality Flashcards
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A psychometrist discovers that a patient's test results suggest they may pose a danger to themselves. What is the MOST appropriate first step?
Answer: Immediately notify the supervising psychologist or licensed clinician
Safety concerns require immediate consultation with the supervising clinician, as psychometrists are not independently licensed to make clinical decisions.
Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Answer: A patient's name combined with their diagnosis
PHI includes any individually identifiable health information, such as a patient's name linked to a diagnosis or test result.
A psychometrist is asked by a teacher to share a student's full neuropsychological report for classroom planning. What is the correct action?
Answer: Obtain a signed release of information before disclosing any results
A signed release of information from the parent or guardian is required before sharing any protected health information with educators.
Which ethical principle requires a psychometrist to act in the best interest of the patient, prioritizing their welfare?
Answer: Beneficence
Beneficence refers to the obligation to act in ways that promote the patient's well-being and best interests.
A patient requests to see their own raw test data. According to ethical guidelines, what should the psychometrist do?
Answer: Refer the request to the supervising psychologist to handle appropriately
Raw test data should be managed by the supervising psychologist, who can ensure proper interpretation and protect test security.
When a psychometrist is subpoenaed for patient records, what is the appropriate response?
Answer: Notify the supervising psychologist and consult legal counsel before releasing records
A legal subpoena must be taken seriously, but the psychometrist should involve the supervising psychologist and legal counsel before releasing any protected records.
A colleague asks a psychometrist to share test protocols from a previous patient for use in a training seminar. What ethical concern is MOST relevant?
Answer: Test security and patient confidentiality
Sharing identified patient protocols breaches confidentiality, and sharing test materials broadly can compromise test security.