Ethics Flashcards
APS - 3 Areas/General Principles of Ethics (RPI)
A. Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples
B. Propriety
C. Integrity
The following are: respect, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, fidelity
Ethical Principles
What are the 7 ethical standards for General Principle A ; Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples
A1.Justice A2. Respect A3. Informed Consent A4. Privacy A5. Confidentiality A6. Release of Information to clients A7. Collection of client information from other parties
How many ethical standards are there across all 3 principles?
28
Record keeping, how long should client records be kept?
Records must be kept for a minimum of 7 years.
In the case of records collected while the client was under the age of 18 years old, psychologists need to retain records at least until the client is 25 years of age.
When can a psychologist disclose confidential information?
- With the consent of the relevant client or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of client.
- Where there is a legal obligation to do so
- If there is an immediate and specified risk of harm to an identifiable person or persons that can be averted only by disclosing information.
Which general principle relates to psychologists establishing a trusting relationship with colleagues?
Integrity
When a person is believed to lack capacity to give consent, the psychologist needs to?
Obtain both the consent from the client’s legal guardian and the client’s consent as far as possible
How long must a psychologist not engage in sexual activity with a client or anyone closely related to their client?
2 years
What is the minimum dollar level of indemnity insurance that is required by the Psychology Board of Australia?
$2 million
How many hours of professional development is a generally registered psychologist required to complete each year?
30 hours
For how long must psychologists maintain a record of their continuing professional development activities?
5 years
What is general principle A?
Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples
What is general principle B?
Propriety
What is general principle C?
Integrity
Which general principle covers: Justice, respect, informed consent, confidentiality, release of information to clients, and collection of client information from associated parties
General Principle A: Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples
Which general principle covers: Reputable behaviour, communication, conflict of interest, non-exploitation, authorship, financial arrangements, and ethics investigations and concerns
General Principle C: Integrity
What is the general registration standard?
5+1 or 4+2 pathways
- Psychologists must achieve a masters level qualification, 5 years study plus 1 year of supervised practice, or 4 years study plus 2 years of supervised practice, or a qualification that the board deems equivalent.
Which general principle does the following describe: Psychologists demonstrate their respect for people by acknowledging their legal rights and moral rights, their dignity and right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
General Principle A: Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples
True or False: Psychologists must maintain an up to date CPD portfolio?
True
What is the minimum CPD activities required each year for registered psychologists
30 hours
