Exam Rules Flashcards
AHPRA rules to follow for exam;
First obligation is to who as a psychologist?
First obligation is to the community
AHPRA rules to follow;
When presented with a question, one with a lot of detail and the other with little detail which type would you choose?
Choose most conservative and comprehensive answer
Choose answer that covers every possible ethical issue presented
Write and fax or call and fax - the most complete answer
AHPRA rules to follow for exam;
What is the (+1 -1) principle?
If 2 answers are equally right, they are equally wrong (+1 -1)
AHPRA rules to follow for exam;
what are they looking for when answering ethics questions?
They want you to demonstrate you are competent in decision making
AHPRA rules to follow for exam;
What would you answer if a client is at risk of suicide or is high risk in some way?…….
If faced with a question involving an important decision (e.g., client at high risk of
suicide) – Always consult a senior psychologist!
Competence
If you feel out of your competence level with a client what should you do in a rural setting?
Rural setting: If you feel it is out of your competence, inform the client of your lack of experience – if they consent – seek supervision and treat under the
supervision of an experienced psychologist
Competence
If you feel out of your competence level with a client what should you do in a Urban setting?
Urban Setting: Inform client of your lack of experience and refer on
Competence
What is the question doesn’t specify what type of setting you are in and you need to refer on?
Assume that it is an urban setting - they will clarify if it is a rural setting
Financial Dealings
Abuse of Power…what shouldn’t you do?
Be aware of exploitation – using your power and authority to exploit your client
(e.g., convincing them to buy something)
FInancial Dealings
What should you do if you are mid-treatment and a client can’t afford to pay anymore?
If you are mid Tx and your client can no longer afford the Medicare gap –
Continuity of care is most important (duty of care) – take a lower rate (bulk bill)
and complete treatment – negotiate what they can afford.
Financial Dealings
What if a clients suggests to pay you by helping you with your renovation or offering fresh veggies?
Avoid bartering for treatment
Reporting other professionals
What are some reasons you might report a colleague to the board?
If you are concerned a colleague s being dodgy – 1st obligation is to talk to the professional not the client.
• Grounds for immediate notification:
o Working while impaired
o Significant departure from professional standards/ethics and sexual
misconduct
o Working outside of your profession
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Reporting other professionals
What are some principles you might follow when it comes to reporting a colleague to the board?
It is not your job to investigate claims of malpractice or misconduct – you don’t need to involve others – the Board will investigate
• Reporting to the board – ideally support the client to report if possible first, then you report
• If not a mandatory report (e.g., forgot to do CPD) – advise them to call AHPRA and work out what they might do about it
Ask yourself: do you have some concerns, or do you have enough evidence or
certainty to warrant a notification?
