Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality Flashcards
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A patient who is being tested withdraws consent mid-session and asks to stop. What should the psychometrist do?
Answer: Stop the assessment immediately and document the withdrawal of consent
Patients have the right to withdraw consent at any time, and the psychometrist must stop and document the withdrawal immediately.
Which scenario represents a breach of confidentiality by a psychometrist?
Answer: Mentioning a patient's diagnosis to a colleague in a public waiting room
Discussing identifiable patient information in a public area where others may overhear constitutes a breach of confidentiality.
The ethical principle of 'non-maleficence' is BEST described as:
Answer: Avoiding actions that could harm the patient
Non-maleficence means 'do no harm' and requires practitioners to avoid actions or omissions that could injure the patient.
A psychometrist notices a coworker falsifying test scores in patient records. What is the most ethical response?
Answer: Report the misconduct to the appropriate supervisor or ethics committee
Falsifying records is a serious ethical and legal violation that must be reported to the appropriate supervisor or ethics body.
When must a psychometrist obtain informed consent prior to testing?
Answer: Before every assessment, with limited legal exceptions such as court-ordered evaluations
Informed consent is required before all assessments, though certain legally mandated evaluations may have specific exceptions.
Which of the following best describes a 'dual relationship' in the context of psychometric ethics?
Answer: Having both a professional and personal relationship with a patient simultaneously
A dual relationship occurs when a practitioner has both a professional role and another significant relationship with a patient, creating a conflict of interest.
A psychometrist is testing a patient who discloses ongoing child abuse during the session. Under mandatory reporting laws, what is required?
Answer: Report the suspected abuse to child protective services as required by law
Mandatory reporting laws require that suspected child abuse be reported to the appropriate authorities, overriding general confidentiality obligations.