Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality Flashcards
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A psychometrist is conducting a court-ordered evaluation. The patient refuses to sign a consent form. What should happen?
Answer: Testing may proceed since court-ordered evaluations may not require standard consent
Court-ordered evaluations are a recognized exception to standard informed consent requirements, though limits and rights should still be explained to the examinee.
Which practice best protects patient confidentiality when transporting physical test records?
Answer: Using a locked, secured container and limiting access to authorized personnel
Physical records must be secured in locked containers and access restricted to authorized individuals during transport.
A psychometrist is asked to administer a test they have not been trained on. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Decline and inform the supervisor that additional training is needed
Practicing within one's competence boundaries requires declining tasks for which adequate training has not been received.
When documenting testing sessions, which practice best upholds ethical standards?
Answer: Documenting relevant observations accurately and contemporaneously
Accurate, timely documentation is an ethical obligation that supports valid interpretation and continuity of care.
A psychometrist receives a phone call from someone claiming to be the patient's employer, requesting test results. What is the correct response?
Answer: Decline to confirm or deny that the patient was evaluated without a valid release
Without a signed release of information from the patient, the psychometrist should not confirm, deny, or share any information about the evaluation.
Which of the following is an example of maintaining professional boundaries?
Answer: Avoiding personal social media contact with current patients
Maintaining professional boundaries includes avoiding personal social relationships with patients, including social media connections.
Under the ethical principle of justice, a psychometrist should ensure that:
Answer: Assessment services are provided fairly and without discrimination
Justice requires that assessment services be provided equitably, without discrimination based on personal characteristics.