Ethics Flashcards
In what context(s) is a psychologist obligated to provide services?
clear professional and scientific relationships and roles accepted as standard by the discipline of psychology
What is a psychologist’s obligation if his/her license, etc. to practice psychology is limited, etc. by another authority?
notify the board in writing within 60 days
What are the bases for discrimination that a psychologist must avoid (i.e., what is the board’s definition of diversity)?
psychologists shall not discriminate based on:
- age
- gender
- race
- ethnicity
- culture
- national origin
- disability
- socioeconomic status
- other bases proscribed by law
What are some of the specific ways in which the Maryland ethics code prohibits psychologists from undermining the board’s activities?
- destroy, etc. records or other patient information to limit its use as evidence
- influence individuals to withhold or alter testimony
- hinder individuals from making information available to the board
What are the seven standards in research psychology?
- respect of research subjects and compliance with rules relevant to them
- ethical treatment of research participants by collaborators and subordinates
- research animal care complies with law
- humane treatment of research animals
- clarify to research participants the nature and costs of their participation and the psychologist’s obligations
- obtain host institution approval as appropriate
- report findings accurately
What are the three standards in teaching psychology?
ensure statements about and outlines for courses are accurate and not misleading as regards:
- subject matter
- nature of course experiences
- basis of performance evaluation
What are the seven standards of competence?
- practice is limited to areas of competence gained through education, training, and experience
- special education and training for cultural competence is acquired
- unfair discrimination* is avoided
- interventions and assessment are used appropriate based on evidence
- maintain competence through CE
- consult ongoingly when developing a new service or technique
- maintain appropriate records
- see card with “board’s definition of diversity”
Regarding impairment of competence, what must a psychologist do?
- represent accurately and objectively his/her qualifications
- seek competent professional assistance if his/her competence becomes impaired
Regarding impairment of competence, what may a psychologist not do?
- begin or continue a professional relationship when competence is or could reasonably be expected to be impaired by circumstances or his/her relationship with the person in question
- engage in other relationships that could limit his/her objectivity or create an apparent or actual conflict of interest
What are psychologists required to do regarding public statements?
- represent their qualifications, etc. accurately and objectively
- correct misrepresentation of their qualifications, etc. by others
- identify paid advertising as such
What may psychologists not do regarding public statements?
- misrepresent their affiliations
- claim affiliations that imply competence they do not have
- make statements that
- are false, misleading, etc.
- leave out relevant facts in a misleading way
- create false or unjustified expectations
- solicit testimony from vulnerable others
What are the general requirements of obtaining informed consent?
- uses appropriate, understandable language
- client has capacity to consent
- client receives all information that could affect her/his willingness to participate, including
- limits of confidentiality
- monetary costs or reimbursements
- indicates voluntary nature of participation
- provides opportunity to ask questions
What are the requirements of obtaining informed consent in research?
IC must communicate:
- nature of participation (costs, obligations, etc.)
- purpose and nature of evaluations, etc.
- right to withdraw
If activities are recorded, participant gives permission prior to recording
What are the requirements of obtaining informed consent in clinical practice?
IC must communicate:
- reasonable expectations
- nature and purpose of testing, etc.
- limits of confidentiality
- specifics of fees, billing, payments, etc.
- treatment scheduling
- termination processes and conditions
What are the requirements regarding financial arrangements and fees?
- clear financial arrangements with clients are made in advance
- clients must be warned of use of collection services before such services are engaged
- remunerations for referrals must be disclosed to clients in advance
- psychologists refrain from signing insurance statements indicating they provided services actually delivered by someone else
