4PS007 - BPS code of conduct for this module test [but for everything else as well]

Question 1

What are the 4 ethic principles in the codes of ethics & conduct

Answer 1

• Respect
• Competence
• Responsibility
• Integrity

Question 2

when apply RESPECT, what should you consider

Answer 2

• Privacy and confidentiality;
• Respect; [their views, beliefs, faith]
• Communities and shared values within them;
• Impacts on the broader environment – living or otherwise;
• Issues of power;
• Consent;
• Self-determination;
• The importance of compassion, including empathy, sympathy, generosity, openness,
  distress tolerance, commitment and courage.

Question 3

when apply COMPETENCE, what should you consider

Answer 3

• Possession or otherwise of appropriate skills and care needed to serve persons, peoples
  and organisations;
• The limits of their competence and the potential need to refer on to another professional;
• Advances in the evidence base;
• The need to maintain technical and practical skills;
• Matters of professional ethics and decision-making;
• Any limitations to their competence taking mitigating actions as necessary;
• Caution in making knowledge claims.

Question 4

when apply RESPONSIBILITY, what should you consider

Answer 4

• Professional accountability;
• Responsible use of their knowledge and skills;
• Respect for the welfare of humans, non-humans and the living world;
• Potentially competing duties [treated as a clinicians or psychologist]

Question 5

when apply INTEGRITY, what should you consider

Answer 5

• Honesty, openness and candour;
• Accurate unbiased representation;
• Fairness;
• Avoidance of exploitation and conflicts of interest (including self-interest);
• Maintaining personal and professional boundaries;
• Addressing misconduct.

Question 6

Human Research Ethics:
CONFIDENTIALITY - which legislation + date?

DECEPTION

DEBRIEFING

CONSENT

Answer 6

Data Protection Act (2018)
you can pretty much guess the reasons for this
like talk about their rights and shit

only reasonable to use is that benefits out-weight the cost + able to revert back in debriefing
give as much info as possible about the study that doesn’t hinder the methodological process too much

meant to re-create the condition they entered
use of deception = debriefing on missing info
in case of decline = still give the offer

made aware of all possible harm + liability insurance to cover possible damages in their future life
vulnerable groups: trauma, substance abuse require ample time for a decision + respect their autonomy/dignity at all times
MENTAL CAPACITY ACT [MCA] defined 16 = adult -> fine with sole consent [low risk study] but needs to be 18 or informed consent from guardian to proceed.

Question 7

Practice Guidelines:
SAFE GUARDING

RIGHT TO WITHDRAW [RTW]

MENTAL CAPACITY ACT [MCA]

CONFIDENTIALITY

Answer 7

prioritize child’s safety over parents interest + they should be co-operative towards parents unless child safety is inconsistent
knowledge/understanding of services to give kids in need
use any actions to aids a child exposed to any form of abuse [mental, psychical, substance]

P’s are always have RTW whenever they want without penalty even more for vulnerable groups
psychologist personal/professional [structural changes] will work to ease transition + give as much notice.

MCA [2005] - individuals who lacks capacity
- offer range of decisions
- always best interest in mind [mind, body, spirit]
- consult appropriate ppl, relation to the decision + individuals wishes are considered

for whatever reason psychologist use your data will need to ask your permission with the full information [intent] to make an unbiased decision as much as possible
AFTER DEATH: unless P’s require confidential, relatives need confirmation of death, kinship, their right to access certain files.