Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality Flashcards
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A minor's parents are divorced and both request copies of the child's assessment report. Who has the legal right to receive the report?
Answer: Both parents, unless a court order restricts one parent's access
Both parents typically have the right to access their minor child's health records unless a court order specifically limits one parent's rights.
What does the ethical concept of 'fidelity' require of a psychometrist?
Answer: Being honest and keeping professional commitments to patients and colleagues
Fidelity involves honesty, keeping promises, and maintaining trustworthiness in professional relationships.
A psychometrist overhears a patient in the waiting room sharing personal health information with another patient. What is the psychometrist's ethical obligation?
Answer: Take no action since the patient voluntarily shared their own information
When a patient voluntarily discloses their own information in a public setting, no HIPAA violation has occurred, and the psychometrist has no obligation to intervene.
Which of the following represents appropriate use of electronic communication for transmitting patient test results?
Answer: Using HIPAA-compliant encrypted electronic systems to transmit results
HIPAA requires that electronic transmission of PHI use encrypted, compliant systems to prevent unauthorized access.
A psychometrist suspects that a patient with dementia is being financially exploited by a family member. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Report the suspected elder abuse to the appropriate adult protective services
Suspected elder abuse, including financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, must be reported to adult protective services under mandatory reporting laws.
When informed consent cannot be obtained because a patient lacks decision-making capacity, who typically provides consent for testing?
Answer: The patient's legally authorized representative or guardian
When a patient lacks capacity, their legally authorized representative or guardian must provide consent for assessment.
Which action BEST demonstrates adherence to the ethical standard of veracity in psychometric practice?
Answer: Accurately reporting all test results, including those with unfavorable implications
Veracity requires honest and accurate reporting of all findings, regardless of whether results are favorable or align with expected outcomes.