Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality Flashcards
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What is the primary ethical principle guiding patient confidentiality?
Answer: Autonomy
Respect for autonomy requires that a patient’s personal health information be kept private, allowing them control over who accesses their data.
Under what condition may a psychometrist share confidential test data without client consent?
Answer: With a legal court order
Confidential information can only be shared without consent if there is a legal requirement, such as a court order or subpoena.
Which of the following is a violation of patient confidentiality?
Answer: Leaving reports in a shared printer tray
Leaving test results in public view breaches confidentiality by exposing sensitive client data to unauthorized individuals.
What is the role of informed consent in ethical psychometric testing?
Answer: It promotes transparency and autonomy
Informed consent ensures that clients understand the purpose, process, and use of the test data before proceeding.
Why must psychometrists avoid dual relationships with clients?
Answer: To maintain professional boundaries
Dual relationships can compromise objectivity and create conflicts of interest, violating ethical practice standards.
When is it appropriate for a psychometrist to break confidentiality for safety?
Answer: To protect against imminent harm
If a client poses a serious threat to themselves or others, confidentiality may be breached to prevent harm.