Ethics

Question 1

When should fee arrangements be discussed with clients?

Answer 1

As soon as possible- “As early as is feasible in a professional relationship”

Question 2

10 Ethical Standards

*Acronym: PIRATE ARCH

Answer 2

Privacy & Confidentiality
Resolving Ethical Issues
Research & Publication
Advertising & Public Statements
Therapy
Education & Training
Assessment
Record keeping & Fees
Competence
Human Relations

Question 3

4 Parts of Ethics Code

Answer 3

Introduction
Preamble
General Principles
Ethical Standards

Question 4

4 Ds of malpractice

Answer 4

Dereliction of Duty Directly causing Damages

Question 5

When ethics codes sets higher standard of conduct than law, what do you do?

Answer 5

Uphold ethics

Question 6

What do you do when there is conflict between ethics code & law?

Answer 6

Make known commitment to ethics code, take steps to reasonably resolve conflict
If unresolvable, can comply with law assuming human rights are not violated

Question 7

5 General Principles

Answer 7

Principle A:Beneficence & Nonmaleficence
Principle B: Fidelity & Responsibility
Principle C: Integrity 
Principle D: Justice
Principle E: Respect for people's rights & Dignity

Question 8

Confidentiality in court ordered assessment vs. treatment

Answer 8

Assessment- court has privilege, client waives confidentiality at the outset
Treatment-client has privilege/confidentiality

Question 9

capitated fees

Answer 9

fixed amt of money paid per person not by visit or procedure. managed care companies often use this method of payment