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,When is it acceptable to provide psychological When providing emergency services (we stop as soon as the emergency has
services when we are NOT competent? ended or appropriate resources become available)
AND
In situations where other services are not available and we have closely related
training/experience (as long as we make reasonable efforts to gain
competence)
What is a multiple relationship? When a psychologist is in a professional role with a person and at the same
time (1) is in another role with the same person, (2) is in a relationship with a
person closely associated/related to that person, or (3) promises to enter into
another relationship in the future with the person or a person closely
associated/related to that person
What is a conflict of interest? When a psychologist takes on a professional role when personal, scientific,
professional, legal, financial, or other interests or relationships could
reasonably be expected to (1) impair their objectivity, competence, or
effectiveness in performing their functions as psychologists or (2) expose the
person or organization with whom the professional relationship exists to harm
or exploitation
(REFRAIN FROM COI)
Are multiple relationships unethical? It is unethical if the multiple relationship could reasonably be expected to
impair the psychologist's objectivity, competence, effectiveness, or otherwise
risks exploitation/harm to the person with whom the professional relationship
exists.
It is not unethical if it would not be expected to cause impairment, harm, or
exploitation.
What is the difference between a court order and a Court order: an action taken by a JUDGE that compels DISCLOSURE unless
subpoena? appealed
Subpoena: compels ONLY A RESPONSE and may be issued by an ATTORNEY
Describe the general procedures for dealing with a If self-identified: psychologist shall terminate with patient/client in an
psychologist's potential impairment appropriate manner, notify them in writing of the termination, and assist in
obtaining other services
If suspected: write to the board describing the incident, NO PROOF NEEDED.
Board may have you submit to a mental/physical exam by practitioner of their
choice, request records, or refer to you to the Impaired Colleague Assistance
Program (establish diagnosis, treatment plan, & prognosis)
What happens if the Board finds sufficient evidence to Board will inform the licensee/applicant of its belief that they suffer from an
support the diagnosis of impairment for a psychologist? impairment which may effect their care and/or ability to provide appropriate
psychological services. Depending upon the severity/prognosis, the Board may
require the licensee/applicant to undertake a rehabilitation program
recommended and monitored by a Colleague Assistance Program approved
by the Board, and may impose appropriate restrictions on the their practice.
What happens if a psychologist refuses/fails to comply May constitute the basis for imposition of disciplinary sanctions
with the procedure after the Board declares them
impaired?
When would a psychologist file an ethics complaint? If an apparent ethical violation has substantially harmed or is likely to
substantially harm a person or organization and is not appropriate for informal
resolution.
OR if it was not resolved properly through informal means.
, When would a psychologist NOT file an ethics When an intervention would violate confidentiality rights OR when
complaint? psychologists have been retained to review the work of another psychologist
whose professional conduct is in question.
What do Georgia psychologists need to do to ensure (1) Continually assess their professional and technical competence when
competence in telepsychology? providing telepsychology services.
(2) Determine whether specific technologies are suitable for a client/patient,
based on the current literature, current outcomes research, best practice
guidance, and client/patient preference
(i) Consider their client/patient's ability to engage in and fully understand the
risks and benefits of the proposed intervention utilizing specific technologies
(ii) Understand how cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and other individual
characteristics may impact effective use of telecommunication technologies
(3) Identify and learn how to access relevant and appropriate emergency
resources in the client/patients' local area
What should psychologists keep in mind when Psychologists should take reasonable steps to ensure that the programs are
designing education or training programs? designed to provide the appropriate knowledge and proper experiences, and
to meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other goals for which
claims are made by the program
How does informed consent work with a court order or Psychologists inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated services,
mandate? including whether the services are court ordered or mandated and any limits of
confidentiality, before proceeding
What do we do if the person can't (AKA legally (1) provide an appropriate explanation
incapable) give consent? (2) seek the individual's assent
(3) consider such persons' preferences and best interests
(4) obtain appropriate permission from a legally authorized person (if such
substitute consent is permitted or required by law)
When obtaining informed consent to research, what do (1) the purpose of the research, expected duration, and procedures; (2) right to
we inform participants about? decline to participate/withdraw from the research once participation has
begun; (3) foreseeable consequences of declining or withdrawing; (4)
foreseeable factors that may be expected to influence their willingness to
participate such as potential risks, discomfort, or adverse effects; (5)
prospective research benefits; (6) limits of confidentiality; (7) incentives; (8)
whom to contact for questions and participants' rights. (Provide opportunity for
prospective participants to ask questions and receive answers.)