Ethics

Question 1

Buckley Amendment

Answer 1

1974; AKA Family Educational Right to Privacy Act; protects the privacy of student records

Question 2

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Answer 2

Guaranteed a high-quality education for all individuals, with a fair and equal opportunity to obtain an education

Question 3

Insanity

Answer 3

A legal term, deemed by a court of law, to describe if an individual who, asthe result of a mental disorder, is psychologicall impaired to the extent where he or she is unable to distinguish right from wrong, and understand the consequences of own behavior

Question 4

Testament capacity

Answer 4

Having the mental competecny to execute a will at the time the will was signed and witnessed

Question 5

Criminal responsibility

Answer 5

Assessment of a person’s mental status at the time an alleged crime was committed

Question 6

In court ordered investigation, if legal representative objects to testing:

Answer 6

Psychologist must notify the court and proceed as directed

Question 7

Information harmful to the client

Answer 7

Information gained by a therapist in a sessioni or evaluation that may incriminate the client is divulged when privilege or confidentiality is waived

Question 8

Waiving privilege

Answer 8

Occurs when client gives up the right to prevent a therapist from divulging confidential information in a legal proceeding; info may be harmful to the client’s case; in cases that involve minors, the privilege belongs to the parent; in cases of insanity, privilege is waived by the courts

Question 9

Expert witness

Answer 9

Testify based on special training and professional competence regarding subject matter; impartial educator; no multiple relationships; no contingency fees

Question 10

Fact witness

Answer 10

Someone who testifies in court because of their direct knowledge of an event. Declien answering questions more appropriate for expert witness; testify only if ct has waived confidentiality/privilege, or if court-ordered

Question 11

First case using insanity defense

Answer 11

M’Naughten. Most states; defendant deemed insane and not held criminally responsible. Some states “Guilty, but mentally ill (GBMI) verdict

Question 12

Subpoena duces tecum

Answer 12

bring physical records, only the info specifically requested

Question 13

Subpoena ad testificandum

Answer 13

oral testimony

Question 14

Deposition

Answer 14

Out of court testimony, under oath, which is transcribed in writing: takes the place of courtroom testimony

Question 15

Confidentiality and EAP

Answer 15

Release information about attendance, compliance may be mandatory condition of therapy

Question 16

Confidentiality and Military

Answer 16

Confidentiality limited; info must be released in the lawful conduct of investigations, other special circumstances, provide informed consent of these limits

Question 17

Confidentiality and minors

Answer 17

parents retain right to records of treatment unless such release is detrimental; balance minor’s need for privacy and parental rights, clarify with both minor and parents at the outset of therapy

Question 18

Privilege

Answer 18

Ct holds rights to withhold info; waived if ct sues therapist, if therapist is acting in a court-appointed capacity, if ct introduces mental condition as defense in civil suit, if ct seeks out assistance from psychologist for the exclusive purpose of committing a crime, if psychologist determines that a ct requires hospitalization

Question 19

Info regarding Ct requested by Professional Standards Review Committee

Answer 19

Obtain waiver of confidentiality that is specific in wording

Question 20

HIPPA (what year?)

Answer 20

1996

Question 21

Privacy rule of 2003

Answer 21

Standards for the privacy, use, and dissemination of health care information that is transmitted electronically

Question 22

Protected Health Information (PHI)

Answer 22

Any health information that can be linked to an individual

Question 23

PHI must be kept for:

Answer 23

6 years

Question 24

Privilege between ct and therapist supported by

Answer 24

Jaffee V. Redmond case. May be asserted by psychologists to challenge subpoenas

Question 25

Document consultation

Answer 25

In writing

Question 26

Telemental Health

Answer 26

TMH; delivery of a variety of mental helath services via telephone, teleconferencing, videoconferencing, e-mail, and the Internet

Question 27

TMH’s benefits

Answer 27

accessibility; eliminates need for travel benefitting the disabled and elders; allows recipients to receive specialized health services

Question 28

TMH most effective via

Answer 28

Internet and telephone

Question 29

TMH success shown with

Answer 29

Depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, panic disorder, SA, suicide prevention, eating disorders, dementia, and child psychiatry

Question 30

TMH less effective with

Answer 30

OCD. Not at all suitable for crises or life-threatening issues