HSP Ethics and Professional Standards 2

Question 1

A psychologist is treating a client who reveals they are being stalked by a former partner. The client refuses to involve law enforcement. What is the psychologist's PRIMARY ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Respect autonomy while assessing danger and discussing safety planning collaboratively

Answer

Respecting client autonomy while engaging in collaborative safety planning balances beneficence with self-determination under APA ethics.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'bartering' in psychotherapy according to APA ethics?

Accepted Answer

Accepting goods or services as payment, permissible only when not clinically contraindicated and not exploitative

Answer

APA ethics permit bartering when it is not clinically contraindicated, not exploitative, and part of a clear agreement.

Question 3

A health service psychologist is asked by an insurance company to release a client's full treatment records. The client has signed a general release. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Release only the minimum information necessary to meet the legitimate purpose

Answer

Even with a signed release, psychologists should disclose only the minimum necessary information, per APA Standard 4.04.

Question 4

A psychologist supervising a doctoral student discovers the trainee has been falsifying session notes. What is the FIRST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Address the issue directly with the trainee, investigate, and take corrective action including reporting if warranted

Answer

Supervisors must address misconduct directly, conduct an inquiry, and take appropriate corrective action including mandatory reporting if required.

Question 5

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered a 'covered entity'?

Accepted Answer

A hospital billing department that transmits health information electronically

Answer

Health care providers who transmit any health information electronically in connection with covered transactions are HIPAA covered entities.

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HSP Ethics and Professional Standards 2