Week 2 Flashcards
Why do we take notes?
Why do we take notes
□We must provide evidence based treatments
□ Legal reasons
To refer the client to others
What are the most common types of complaints to Psychologists?
Clinical Care (23.1%)
Communication (11.5%)
Documentation (11%)
Boundary Violation (10.1%)
What percentage of complaints take no further action?
73.6%
Why do we teach ethics?
Osmosis (learning on the job) can be a good way for learning different skills. However, when learning ethics in psychology it is important that we get formal training around decision-making because you may not be exposed to everything
Why is ethics important?
Ethical concerns are central to the professional psychological practice because it involves:
Trust
- - Clients seek help with the hope that their condition will improve and that they will not be harmed or exploited in the process
- People are vulnerable when they come to therapy
Power
- - The trust bestowed is a source of power
Caring
- - A responsiveness to the needs of the client in an emotionally charged context
Differentiate between therapeutic relationships and other relationships
Communication style
- - Don’t talk about yourself or add opinion in therapeutic relationship: It’s a one directional conversation
- Formal communication - be clear and purposeful
- Psych: establish boundaries
frequency of meetings
- - Psych: scheduled meetings; e.g. once per week
- Other relationship: casual
structure, fees
- - Psych: strict structure, fees discussed prior
- Other relationships: no structure, no fees
time to meet
- - Psych: pre determined
- Other relationships: casual
venue
- - Psych: pre determined
- - Other relationships: casual
personal attire
- - Psych: professional
involvement of others
Why is it unethical to go to a clients party?
Blurred boundaries
Unable to keep records
What are the requirements for ethical practice
Requirements for ethical practice
• Engagement in the active process of ethical awareness
• Understanding of ethical codes and legal frameworks • Ability to see ethical implications in specific situations and choices • Ability to critically evaluate ethical dilemmas and identify options for resolution
What does the APS Code of Ethics tell psychologists?
Articulates and promotes ethical principles
Sets specific standards to guide both psychologists and members of the public
Outlines WHAT is considered ethical professional conduct by psychologists
According to the APS code of ethics, psychologists have a responsibility to…
Clients
Community and society
Profession
Colleagues and members of other professions with whom they interact
The APS code of ethics are the … expectations with regard to professional conduct
The APS code of ethics are the MINIMUM expectations with regard to professional conduct
According to the Australian Psychological Society (APS), what are the practice standards?
Practice standards
1. Rights, responsibilities, safety and privacy
2. Working with people, families and carers in recovery-focussed ways
3. Meeting diverse needs
4. Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities
5. Access
6. Individual Planning
7. Treatment and Support
8. Transition in care
9. Integration and Partnership
10. Quality Improvement
11. Communication and information management
12. Health promotion and prevention
13. Ethical practice and professional development responsibilities
According to the Australian Psychological Society (APS), what are the core capabilities for registration
Core capabilities for registration
• Knowledge of the discipline • Ethical, legal and professional matters • Psychological assessment and measurement • Intervention strategies • Research and evaluation • Communication and interpersonal relationships • Working within a cross-cultural context • Practice across the lifespan
