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Ethics Principle A

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Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples

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Ethics Principle B

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Propriety

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Ethics Principle C

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Integrity

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Justice falls under Ethical Principle

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A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Respect falls under Ethical Principle

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A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Informed consent falls under Ethical Principle

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A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Privacy falls under Ethical Principle

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A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Confidentiality falls under Ethical Principle

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A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Release of information to clients falls under Ethical Principle

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A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Collection of client information from associated parties falls under Ethical Principle

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A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Competence falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety.

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Record keeping falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Professional responsibility falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Provision of psychological services at the request of a 3rd party falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Provision of psychological services to multiple clients falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Delegation of professional tasks falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Use of interpreters falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Collaborating with others for the benefit of clients falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Accepting clients of other professionals falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Suspension of psychological services falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Termination of psychological services falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Conflicting demands falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Psychological assessments falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Research falls under Ethical Principle

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B- Propriety

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Reputable behaviour falls under Ethical Principle

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C- Integrity

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Communication falls under Ethical Principle

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C- Integrity

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Conflict of interest falls under Ethical Principle

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C- Integrity

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Non-exploitation falls under Ethical Principle

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C- Integrity

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Authorship falls under Ethical Principle

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C- Integrity

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Financial arrangements falls under Ethical Principle

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C- Integrity

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Ethics investigations and concerns falls under Ethical Principle

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C- Integrity

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Ethics code requires that records are kept for a minimum of _ years since last client contact, unless legal or other organisational requirements specify otherwise

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7

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When a child is under 18, a psychologist should keep the record until the client attains at least _ years of age

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25

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At the most basic level, reports exist for one of two purposes.

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Treatment report Third party report

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Which type of report (treatment or third party) is likely to have a higher proportion of sensitive information?

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Treatment reports

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Psychologists should tailor the language of the report based on what?

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The education and training level of the person who will be reading it. (intended audience)

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Any decision to override the normal ___ needs to be well documented and to be considered with other professionals

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Confidentiality

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Where ethics and common law conflict, which overrides the other?

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Common Law overrides ethical guidelines

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The grounds for releasing information vary from system to system, and ___ may be deemed exempt from release on the grounds that disclosure would be contrary to the public interest

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Test documents

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Psychologists are required to undertake peer supervision once qualified as part of their ____ requirements

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CPD

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Ownership is different from ___

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Access

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Psychologists avoid discriminating unfairly against people…Psychologists demonstrate an understanding of the consequences for people of unfair discrimination and stereotyping…Psychologists assist their clients to address unfair discrimination or prejudice that is directed against the clients

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Justice. Principle A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Psychologists communicate respect for other people through their actions and language; do not behave in a manner that may be perceived as coercive or demeaning; respect the legal rights and moral rights of others; do not denigrate the character of people by engaging in conduct that demeans them as persons, defames or harasses them.

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RespectPrinciple A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Psychologists fully inform clients regarding the psychological services they intend to provide, unless an explicit exception has been agreed upon in advance, or it is not reasonably possible to obtain informed consent.Provide information using plain language.

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Informed consentPrinciple A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Psychologists obtain consent from clients to provide a psychological service unless consent is not required because (2)

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(a) rendering the service without consent is permitted by law; or (b) a National Health and Medical Research Council or other appropriate ethics committee has waived the requirement in respect of research

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Psychologists avoid undue invasion of privacy in the collection of information. This includes, but is not limited to: (a) collecting only information relevant to the service being provided; and (b) not requiring supervisees or trainees to disclose their personal information, unless self-disclosure is a normal expectation of a given training procedure and informed consent has been obtained from participants prior to training

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Privacy Principle A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Psychologists use information collected about a client for a purpose other than the primary purpose of collection only (a) with the consent of that client; (b) if the information is de-identified and used in the course of duly approved research; or (c) when the use is required or authorised by or under law

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Confidentiality Principle A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Psychologists, with consideration of legislative exceptions and their organisational requirements, do not refuse any reasonable request from clients, or former clients, to access client information, for which the psychologists have professional responsibility

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Release of information to clientsPrinciple A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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Prior to collecting information regarding a client from an associated party, psychologists obtain the consent of the client or, where applicable, a person who is authorised by law to represent the client.

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Collection of client information from associated partiesPrinciple A- Respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples.

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What are the practice standards for working with Indigenous Australians?

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Develop an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, and particularly, the impact of colonisation on present day grief, loss, and trauma, communicate in a culturally sensitive and respectful way, being aware of government mistrust as a result of past history, use culturally sensitive language and preferred terminology, implement culturally specific practices, work in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural advisers, seek to understand local cultural protocols, kinship and structures of Aboriginal and Tress

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What are the ethical Standards in Principle A?

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Justice, Respect, Informed Consent, Privacy & Confidentiality

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What is Justice?

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Don’t discriminate against people based on diversity, understand the consequence of discrimination and stereotype

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What is respect?

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Communicate respectfully, do not be coercive or demeaning, respect the rights of others, and don’t engage in conduct that demeans or harasses.

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What is Informed Consent?

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Clients should be fully informed about the nature and purpose of the procedures of the psychologist, including risks, data collection and storage, confidentiality etc.

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What is privacy?

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Do not collect irrelevant information and do not require supervisees to disclose their personal information, unless this is a normal expectation of a training procedure

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What is confidentiality?

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Make provisions to ensure confidentiality in the collection, recording, access, storage, dissemination and disposal of information

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What is General Principle B?

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Propriety (providing services with competence, that do no harm and that protect client welfare)

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What are the ethical standards in Principle B?

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Competence, record-keeping, professional responsibility, interpreters, suspension of service, managing conflicting demands

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What is Competence?

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Maintaining appropriate skills in your area of professional practice

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What are the rules about record-keeping?

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Keep records for at least 7 years after client contact unless organisational requirements specify otherwise, if the individual was under 18, keep them until they are at least 25

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What are a psychologist’s professional responsibilities?

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The act with skill and care, to take responsibility for the risks of their conduct, to provide services only when it is necessary, to ensure their services are used appropriately, to maintain boundaries

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What are the rules about interpreters?

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Make sure the interpreters are competent, not in a multiple relationship with the client, will maintain confidentiality and that the client has given consent

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What are the rules about suspension of service?

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Make arrangements for professionals to be available to meet the emergency needs of the client, or professionals to consult

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What are the rules about termination of service?

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Terminate service if the client is not benefiting from the service, make arrangements for continuity of service, if incompetent, explain the need for termination, make steps to safeguard welfare, and offer help to the client to locate alternative assistance

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How do you manage conflicting demands between an organisation and the principles?

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Clarify the nature of the conflict, inform all parties of the responsibilities of psychologists, seek a constructive resolution of the conflict that upholds the code and consult a colleague

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What is general principle C?

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Integrity (ensuring the best interest of the client, profession and colleagues)

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What are the ethical standards in principle C?

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Reputable behaviour, communication, conflicts of interest, non-exploitation, managing finances

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What is reputable behaviour?

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Avoid engaging in disreputable conduct which reflects negatively on the profession of psychology

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What is appropriate communication?

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Be honest, correct misrepresentation about your capacity, do not make misleading statements, endorsements, statements implying superiority or statements indicating favourable results

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How do you manage conflicts of interest

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Avoid multiple relationships that impair the competence, or objectivity of a service or harm the client

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What is non-exploitation?

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Do not exploit individuals with whom you have a professional relationship, do not have sex with a client or close relative, a former client (within 2 years)

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What is the law about mandatory notification of practitioners?

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Notify the board within 28 days of notifiable misconduct

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What are the functions of national health boards?

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To register qualified people, to decide registration requirements, to develop standards and codes

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What are the obligations of health practitioners?

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To continue professional development, get professional indemnity insurance, inform the board if the are in trouble with the law

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What is notifiable conduct?

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Practising while intoxicated, sexual misconduct, impairment or professional practice deviation that places the client at risk

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How do you maintain an individual’s right to privacy?

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Make sure that personal information is properly collected, stored, used or released, allow clients to make reasonable changes to their information, allow clients to see their information

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When can a firearm be revoked?

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When a person has indicated threats to themself or others

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Who is a mentally ill person under the mental health act?

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Someone who is suffering from a mental illness and owing to that illness treatment of that person is necessary for the person’s own or other’s protection

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What is a mentally disordered person according to the mental health act?

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Someone whose behaviour is so irrational that there are reasonable grounds for deciding that temporary care (up to 3 days) is necessary to protect them or others from harm

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What is elder abuse?

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Physical, emotional, or sexual harm inflicted upon older adults, financial exploitation or neglect of their welfare

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Do Australian practitioners have a legal duty to protect by warning others who their patient threatened?

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No, but they are permitted to disclose confidential information in such cases.

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What are the guidelines for reporting practitioners who place the public at risk due to impairment?

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To notify, the practitioner is unfit to correctly diagnose or treat because of impairment

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Who needs professional indemnity insurance?

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All practicing psychologists in Australia

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What is run-off cover and how long should it last?

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Cover for incidents that occurred when a practitioner was in a workplace, even if they are no longer there. It should last 7 years

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What is retroactive cover?

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Insurance cover for all past incidents

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What is the minimum amount for professional indemnity insurance?

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$2 Million

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What are the CPD requirements?

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30 hours total - 20 hrs of CPD with at least 10 hours of peer consultation

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What are your requirements if you are registered for part of the year?

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2.5 hours of CPD with 50 minutes of peer consultation and 100 minutes of general CPD for ever month of registration

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What are the CPD requirements with endorsements

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16 hrs in CPD area for one endorsement, 15 for 2, 30 for 3 split equally

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What is active CPD?

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Activities that engage the participant and reinforce learning through written or oral activities (optional)

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What should be in a CPD learning plan?

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Consider important aspects of practice, required competencies, what is needed to further develop understanding and performance, career goals and developments and research in psychology

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What should be in a CPD portfolio?

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The learning plan, CPD log, peer consultation log, professional development journal with reflections and evidence of CPD

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What can count as evidence for CPD?

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Certificates of attendance/completion, receipts, reading list, evidence of compliance by professional association, degree certificates/academic transcripts, university assignments, plans and progess reports from supervision

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For how long must you keep CPD records?

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5 years in case of audit

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Which psychologists must comply with the professional development standards?

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All psychologists expect for non-registered and provisionally registered

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What is the general registration standard?

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Psychologists must achieve a masters level qualification, 5 years study play 1 year off supervised practice, or 4 years study play 2 years of supervised practice, or a qualification that the board deems equivalent.

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What are the rules about social media?

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Only post information that complies with confidentiality and privacy obligations, not making unsubstantiated claims

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What are the rules about supervised practice when practitioners haven’t practiced recently?

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If 5-10 years, 500-1000 hours usually, but can be as low as 250, and no more that 2000
If more than 10 but less than 15, usually 1000-2000 but no less than 800 and no more than 2800
If more than 15 years, usually 1500-2500 but no more than 2800 and no less than 1200

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When is there a legal obligation to report on child abuse?

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Physical abuse: non-accidental injury to a young person Neglect: not meeting a child’s needs of supervision, shelter, medical care, hygiene, clothing, mental health care, schooling, or nutrition, sexual abuse (victim or perpetrator), Psychological harm: a child is a danger to themself or others due to parent behaviour, underage marriage, suicide, Carer concern: the young person is significantly affected by carer conerns like substance abuse, mental heath or DV, and concern for unborn child’s welfare

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What are the guidelines on reporting on vulnerable people

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In the absence of a statutory requirement, if psychologists notice indicators of abuse or neglect, they consider the welfare of the client as paramount and take appropriate action

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What are the guidelines on reporting criminal offences?

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When receiving information from a client about a crime, the psychologist should consider: the client’s best interests, whether there is a specified risk of harm to an identifiable person, and the ongoing therapeutic relationship

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General principal A covers which ethical standards?

a) Justice, respect, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, release of information to clients, and collection of client information from associated parties.
b) Competence, record keeping, professional responsibility, provision of psychological services at the request of a third party, provision of psychological services to multiple clients, delegation of professional tasks, use of interpreters, collaborating with others for the benefit of clients, accepting clients of other professionals, suspension of psychological services, termination of psychological services, conflicting demands, psychological assessments, and research.
c) Reputable behaviour, communication, conflict of interest, non- exploitation, authorship, financial arrangements, and ethics investigations and concerns.

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a) Justice, respect, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, release of information to clients, and collection of client information from associated parties.

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General principal C covers which ethical standards?

a) Justice, respect, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, release of information to clients, and collection of client information from associated parties.
b) Competence, record keeping, professional responsibility, provision of psychological services at the request of a third party, provision of psychological services to multiple clients, delegation of professional tasks, use of interpreters, collaborating with others for the benefit of clients, accepting clients of other professionals, suspension of psychological services, termination of psychological services, conflicting demands, psychological assessments, and research.
c) Reputable behaviour, communication, conflict of interest, non- exploitation, authorship, financial arrangements, and ethics investigations and concerns.

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c) Reputable behaviour, communication, conflict of interest, non- exploitation, authorship, financial arrangements, and ethics investigations and concerns.

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