Professional organizations and accreditation: National Practice Standards, and professional behaviour in psychology Flashcards
What is National Practice standard 7 ‘Assessment, treatment, relapse prevention and support’
- consumers have access to high standard of evidence-based assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support services
- prevent relapse and support recovery
- monitor appropriateness and effectiveness of interventions
What is standard 10 ‘documentation and info systems’
- maintain a high standard of documentation
- data collection meets clinical monitoring and evaluation
What is standard 11: evaluation and research?
- where possible, mental health professionals participate in or conduct research to promote quality practice
What is standard 12: ethical practice and professional responsibilities
- in meeting standards 1-11, adhere to local and professional prescribed laws, codes of conduct and practice
- continue education and training in this
When was the APS code of ethics adopted?
-Sept 2007
Discuss APS code of ethics
- now adopted by Psych Board of Australia
- used in conjunction with APS ethical guidelines document
- belonging to APS or becoming a registered psychologist (or intern) binds you to document
What is a client?
means a party or parties to a psychological service
What facets can clients be in?
- teaching, supervision, research, professional practice in psych
- may be individuals, couples, dyads, families, groups of people
- organisations, communities, facilitators, sponsors
- those commissioning or paying for the professional activity
What is conduct?
-what you do and what you fail to do
What is a multiple relationship?
(a) in a non-professional relationship with the same client;
(b) in a different professional relationship with the same client
(c) in a non-professional relationship with an associated party
(d) a recipient of a service provided by the same client
What is general principle A?
-respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples
What is A1 for general principle A?
A1- Justice- psychologists should not engage in any form of discrimination
A2- respect- legal and moral rights, towards clients and colleagues
A3- informed consent
What is A2 for general principle A?
A2- respect- legal and moral rights, towards clients and colleagues
What is A3 for general principle A?
A3- informed consent
What is A4 for general principle A?
A4 privacy- only collect info you need to know, no personal info from supervisees or trainees
What is A5 for general principle A?
confidentiality
When do you disclose info even though its confidential? A5.2
- client consent
- when legally obliged
- immediate specified risk of harm
- when consulting colleagues but must conceal identity or get consent
What do you need to inform clients of at the outset? General Principle A
(a) limits to confidentiality
(b) forseeable uses of the info generated in the course of the relationship
What is general principle B?
propriety- Psychologists practise within the limits of their competence and know
and understand the legal, professional, ethical and, where applicable,
organisational rules that regulate the psychological services they provide.
What is B1 for general principle B?
Competence
What is B2 for general principle B?
record keeping
How long do you keep records for adults? What about those under 18?
7 years for adults, until 25 years for those under 18
What is B3 for general principle B?
professional responsibility
- take reasonable steps to prevent harm
- provide a psych service only for the period when those services are necessary
- you are personally responsible for the decisions you make
