module 5 Informed consent for Psychological Services

Question 1

explain informed consent and why it is an integral part of ethical and professional psychological practice

Answer 1

Informed consent means client/family/dyad is given all information including fees, so that they are able to decide if willing or not, to go along with. Clients have a right to autonomy (make own decisions) and can only do this if fully informed.

Question 2

describe the different methods of gaining consent for psychological services

Answer 2

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Question 3

identify the sections of the Code and the Guidelines that promote the acquisition of informed consent in psychological practice

Answer 3

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Question 4

apply the ethical decision-making model to a dilemma involving informed consent.

Answer 4

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