BCP Ethical Principles & Patient Confidentiality

Question 1

What is the primary ethical principle guiding patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Non-maleficence

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

With a legal court order

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When requested by family

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To assist other patients

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When discussing with coworkers

Question 3

Which of the following is a violation of patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Leaving reports in a shared printer tray

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Securing data in a locked cabinet

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Discussing results in a private office

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Sharing data with supervisor under consent

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It promotes transparency and autonomy

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It removes liability from the tester

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It allows for easier data sharing

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It permits the skipping of protocols

Question 5

Why must psychometrists avoid dual relationships with clients?

Accepted Answer

To maintain professional boundaries

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To simplify scheduling

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To reduce testing time

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To allow flexible billing

Question 6

When is it appropriate for a psychometrist to break confidentiality for safety?

Accepted Answer

To protect against imminent harm

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To update a research study

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To share with colleagues

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To improve office procedures