ETHICAL CODE/REGISTRATION STANDARDS/REPORTING

Question 1

There are five common principles across the ethical codes

Answer 1

1) Autonomy – taking responsibility for one’s own behaviour and allowing others to do the same. Relates to the concept of independence
2) Non-maleficence – do not inflict harm intentionally/prevent and minimise harm where possible
3) Beneficence – do good and promote wellbeing
4) Justice – fairness and equality
5) Fidelity and Integrity

Question 2

CPD requirements for psychologists

Answer 2

A minimum of the 10 of the required 30 hours must be peer consultation focused on own practice.

Question 3

What does professional self-management mean?

Answer 3

Psychologists must be able to engage in selfreflection, self-assessment and self-care or their competence will be negatively
impacted.

Question 4

Supervision vs. peer consultation

Answer 4

• Supervision implies a hierarchical structure and generally involves an unequal relationship in terms of experience and expertise
• Peer consultation is non-hierarchical and involves sharing, collaboration, etc. with psychologist peers

Question 5

PII when practising overseas is called? Why is it needed?

Answer 5

• In the event we are non-practising – or practising overseas, you may be exempt but need run-off cover that protects you when you have ceased practic

Question 6

recency of practice within the last how many years?

Answer 6

5

Question 7

All psychologists must have met one of three to meet recency of practice

Answer 7

a. Completed a minimum of 250 hours of practice as a registered psychologist or provisional psychologist (or equivalent for overseas practice) within the previous five years or
b. Successfully completed a board-approved program of study within the past 5 years, or
c. Successfully completed a board-approved internship or other period of board-approved supervised practice within the past five years

Question 8

What are Principle A, B, and C?

Answer 8

PRINCIPLE A: RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF PEOPLE AND PEOPLES
PRINCIPLE B: PROPRIETY
PRINCIPLE C: INTEGRITY

Question 9

Describe Principle A

Answer 9

Psychologists regard people as intrinsically valuable and respect their rights
including the right to autonomy and justice. Psychologists engage in conduct which promotes equity and the protection of people’s human rights, legal rights, and moral rights. They respect the dignity of all people and peoples.

Question 10

Describe Priniciple B

Answer 10

Psychologists ensure that they are competent to deliver the psychological services they provide. They provide psychological services to benefit, and not to harm. Psychologists seek to protect the interests of the people
and peoples with whom they work. The welfare of clients and the public, and the standing of the profession, take precedence over a psychologist’s self-interest.

Question 11

Describe the topics within Principle A (7)

Answer 11

A.1 Justice
A.2 Respect
A.3 Informed consent
A.4 Privacy
A.5 Confidentiality
A.6 Release of information to clients
A.7 Collection of client information from associated parties

Question 11

Describe Principle C

Answer 11

Psychologists recognise that their knowledge of the discipline of psychology, their professional standing, and the information they gather place them in a position of power and trust. They exercise their power appropriately and honour this position of trust. Psychologists keep faith with the nature and intentions of their professional relationships. Psychologists act with probity and honesty in their conduct.

Question 12

Describe the topics within Principle C (7)

Answer 12

C.1 Reputable Behaviour
C.2 Communication
C.3 Conflict of interest
C.4 Non-exploitation
C.5 Authorship
C.6 Financial Arrangements
C.7 Ethics investigations and concerns

Question 12

Describe the topics within Principle B (13)

Answer 12

B.1. competence
B.2 record-keeping
B.3. professional responsibility
B.4 provision of psychological services at the request of a third party
B.5 provision of psychological services to multiple clients
B.6 delegation of professional tasks
B.7 use of interpreters
B.8 collaborating with others for the benefit of the client
B.9 accepting clients of other professionals
B.10 suspension of psychological services
B.11 termination of psychological services
B.12 conflicting demands
B.13 research

Question 13

mandatory reporting requires conclusive proof T/F

Answer 13

F

Question 14

abuse/neglect may be reported on the basis of reasonable belief or suspicion T/F

Answer 14

T

Question 15

Reasonable Belief is formed when (3)

Answer 15

o A child states that they have been physically injured or sexually abused
o A relative, friend, acquaintance or sibling of the child states that the child has been physically injured or sexually abused
o Professional observation of the child’s behaviour or development lead the psych to form a belief that the child has been physically injured or sexually abused – or to form a belief that there has been failure to provide for the shelter, safety, supervision or nutritional needs of the child

Question 16

Who is responsible for making a report?

Answer 16

• Where persons are mandated to reported suspected child abuse or neglect, the requirement is on them and no on their organisation or workplace section to do so, notwithstanding the requirement in some jurisdiction to make the report to the CEO or department
  o E.g., under the ACT CYP act, a psychologist employed as a school counsellor is required to report suspected abuse or neglect to the school principal

Question 17

What are the 4 concerns that lead to a mandatory reporting of a colleague?

Answer 17

• Must assess the risk of harm to the public when deciding whether to make a mandatory notification
  o Impairment
  o Intoxication while practising
  o Significant departure from accepted professional standards
  o Sexual misconduct

Question 18

What must happen before making a report to AHPRA?

Answer 18

a notifier must have reasonable belief that the incident or behaviour that led to the concern actually occurred and risk to the public exists
* Direct knowledge, or a report from a reliable source about their experience or observations
* Should not be made on rumours or gossip

Question 19

How might you form a reasonable belief re a colleague?

Answer 19

1. observe the incident or behaviour
2. report from a reliable source/sources about conduct they have experienced - in this case, you would encourage the person w the most knowledge to make the report.