BCP Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality

Question 1

What is the primary ethical principle guiding patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Respect for autonomy requires that a patient’s personal health information be kept private, allowing them control over who accesses their data.

Question 2

Under what condition may a psychometrist share confidential test data without client consent?

Accepted Answer

With a legal court order

Answer

Confidential information can only be shared without consent if there is a legal requirement, such as a court order or subpoena.

Question 3

Which of the following is a violation of patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Leaving reports in a shared printer tray

Answer

Leaving test results in public view breaches confidentiality by exposing sensitive client data to unauthorized individuals.

Question 4

What is the role of informed consent in ethical psychometric testing?

Accepted Answer

It promotes transparency and autonomy

Answer

Informed consent ensures that clients understand the purpose, process, and use of the test data before proceeding.

Question 5

Why must psychometrists avoid dual relationships with clients?

Accepted Answer

To maintain professional boundaries

Answer

Dual relationships can compromise objectivity and create conflicts of interest, violating ethical practice standards.

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