HSP Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2

Question 1

A patient discloses during therapy that they are in an abusive relationship but explicitly refuses help and instructs the psychologist not to contact anyone. What ethical principle is MOST in conflict with mandatory reporting obligations here?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy—the patient's right to self-determination—is most directly in tension with the psychologist's duty to report or intervene in abuse situations.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

De-identified data that cannot reasonably identify an individual

Answer

De-identified data that meets HIPAA's Safe Harbor or Expert Determination standards is excluded from PHI protections.

Question 3

A psychologist is asked by a court to release therapy records for a patient involved in a custody dispute. The patient objects. What should the psychologist do first?

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient and, if appropriate, seek a qualified protective order

Answer

APA Ethics Code 4.05 instructs psychologists to inform the client and, if appropriate, take steps such as seeking a protective order before releasing records compelled by court order.

Question 4

Which ethical standard most directly governs a psychologist's obligation to avoid exploiting clients for personal gain?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding Exploitation (multiple relationships)

Answer

APA's standards on multiple relationships and exploitation specifically prohibit psychologists from misusing their influential position for personal, financial, or sexual gain.

Question 5

A patient who was previously involuntarily committed now presents voluntarily for outpatient care. Which right is RESTORED upon voluntary outpatient status?

Accepted Answer

The right to leave treatment at any time

Answer

Voluntary outpatient patients retain the right to discontinue treatment and leave at any time, unlike individuals subject to involuntary commitment orders.

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HSP Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2