Articles with 3 key points

Question 1

Informing for consent: Concepts and methods

Tymchuk

Answer 1

-required content of informed consent:  
content:
a. the procedures are part of research or treatment
b. risks/benefits
c. right to withdraw without penalty at any time
Presentation:
a. written or typed
b. documented
c. in person's primary language
d. signatures
Review:
Goal of consent:
limited view of consent and its implementation
purposes of the present paper......

Children 7 and up must give assent to participation in research

Question 2

Right Use of Power: Ethics as Soul Work

Barstow

Answer 2

be real, do not harm, use power for good,
advocate
keep asking why?

Question 3

The Hippocratic Oath

Answer 3

practice honestly and just
do no harm
confidentiality

Question 4

How To Get to Meet the Discipline Committee

by Michael King

Answer 4

self-reflective
knowledge
humble
honest
keep records accurate
stick to what you have been trained to do

Question 5

Professional Conduct Report: Discipline Case on Dual Relationships

Answer 5

case by the college highlights the importance of strict compliance.
Psychologists are prohibited from entering into sexual relationships with existing clients.

Question 6

The world is too much with us: managing organizational and interprofessional ethical dilemmas.
by King and Kinkaide

Answer 6

honest with what you know
responsible
do no harm and correct harms done
be knowledgeable and only do what you know
strategies & tactics: 
-do no harm
-correct harm done
-declare conflicts openly
-work towards a solution
-familiarize yourself

Question 7

Six basic moral principles in ethics

Answer 7

fidelity
veracity
autonomy
do not harm
justice
do good for others

Question 8

CPA Canadian Code of Ethics: the Ethical Decision-Making Process

Answer 8

1. identification of the individuals and groups potentially affected by the decision.
2. identification of ethically relevant issues and practices
3. consideration of how personal biases, stresses or self-interest might influence the development of or choice between courses of action
4. development of alternative courses of action
5. analysis of likely short-term, ongoing, and long-term risks and benefits
6. choice of course of action after conscientious application of existing principles, values…
7. Action, with a commitment to assume responsibility for the consequences
8. evaluation of the results of the course of action
9. assumption of responsibility for consequences
10. appropriate action, to prevent future occurrences of the dilemma

Question 9

HIV, Confidentiality, and Duty to Protect: A decision making model

by Chenneville

Answer 9

-confidentiality is important vs. duty to protect
-be familiar with laws in your state
Decision-making model
1. determine whether disclosure is warranted
2. refer to professional ethical guidelines
3. refer to State guidelines

-important to first exhaust all attempts to have the client self-disclose

Question 10

A feminist Model for Ethical Decision Making

by Hill, Glaser, Harden

Answer 10

context and location should be considered
one’s personal experience and involvement are legitimate and necessary factors to take into account in any analysis
-the client should be explicitly included in the process as fully as is possible and appropriate

Question 11

Navigating the Quagmire of Inherent Ethical Dilemmas Present in Elementary School Counseling Programs
by Huss

Answer 11

Who is the client?
confidentiality and the right to privacy
-know your state law for privileged communication
-educate self about rights and responsibilities of the client as well as the stakeholders
-educate the publics
-consultation and documentation are key issues to keeping litigation to a minimum
-advocate for clients

Question 12

Licensing Board Complaints: Minimizing the Impact on the Psychologist’s Defense and Clinical Practice

Answer 12

Sources of Stress: length of time, cost and time, reputations, isolation
Impact: denial & overconfidence, anxiety, depression, effects clinical judgement, treatment with clients
-coping strategies: select an attorney, notify the malpractice ins comp., review Health Ins Provider contracts, seek personal support, use professional resources, self-reflection
-implications for ALL psychologists: choosing educational programs focused on evolving standards of practice, ethics codes, and relevant laws.

Question 13

Confidentiality: Ethical and Legal Aspects for Canadian Psychologists
by Cram and Dobson

Answer 13

-privacy, privilege, and confidentiality
-The Law Reform Commission of Canada undertook a study of the laws of evidence and published the Evidence Code but not enacted. They recommended the judge should weigh the competing interests whenever privilege was claimed, and that a decision be reached depending on the circumstances of the case.
-Wigmore
1. the communication must have originated in a confidence that it would not be disclosed
2. the confidentiality must be essential to the satisfactory maintenance of the relationship between the parties
3. the relationship must be one that in the opinion of the community, ought to be sedulously followed
4. the damage resulting from the disclosure must exceed the benefit which would ensue from a more expeditious disposition of the cause.
The Federal/Provincial task force on evidence:
-public interest and justice is more important
Mandatory child reporting
The duty to protect: Tarasoff
Informed Consent
Third Party Access: Know the laws
Client access to records
The Patient’s right to inspect
Person’s liable