Ethics & Professional Practice Flashcards
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What is the psychologist's obligation regarding record keeping?
Answer: Maintaining accurate, current, and secure clinical records for a specified retention period as required by law and ethics
Psychologists must maintain thorough clinical records including intake information, treatment plans, progress notes, and correspondence. Records must be stored securely and retained for the period required by state law.
What should a psychologist do when they recognize signs of professional impairment in themselves?
Answer: Seek appropriate support, limit or suspend practice activities that may be affected, and consult with colleagues
The APA Ethics Code requires psychologists to recognize when personal problems may affect their competence and take appropriate steps including seeking professional help, reducing workload, or temporarily suspending practice.
What is cultural competence in psychological practice?
Answer: The ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds by understanding and respecting cultural differences
Cultural competence involves awareness of one's own cultural biases, knowledge of diverse cultural practices and worldviews, and skills in adapting assessment and treatment approaches to be culturally appropriate.
What is the ethical principle of beneficence in psychology?
Answer: The obligation to act in the best interest of clients and to maximize benefits while minimizing harm
Beneficence requires psychologists to actively promote the welfare of those they serve, striving to benefit clients through competent practice while being vigilant about potential harm from their interventions.
What are the ethical considerations for telepsychology?
Answer: Ensuring confidentiality of electronic communications, verifying client identity, knowing licensing laws for the client's location, and obtaining informed consent for the medium
Telepsychology involves unique considerations including ensuring HIPAA-compliant technology, understanding cross-jurisdictional licensing, emergency planning for remote clients, and addressing the limitations of virtual service delivery.
What is the ethical obligation regarding termination of therapy?
Answer: Psychologists must provide appropriate termination and referrals when treatment is no longer needed or beneficial, avoiding abandonment
Ethical termination requires advance notice, discussion of progress, provision of referrals when appropriate, and ensuring the client is not abandoned. Psychologists should plan for termination from the beginning of treatment.