Ethical Practice in Applied Psychology

Part 1: Core Ethical Requirements for Psychologists in Australia1. Why Bother with Ethics?IntroductionGeneral perception of psychologistsThe APS Code of EthicsEthics, the law and moralityAn ethical code in practiceChapter summaryReferences2. The Three Keys to Ethical Practice: Competence, Confidentiality and ConsentIntroductionCompetenceConfidentialityInformed consentChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferences3. Decision Assistance Model for Australian PsychologistsIntroductionEthical decision-makingThe Decision Assistance Model for Australian PsychologistsChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferencesPart 2: Managing Boundaries and Working with Groups4. Managing Professional BoundariesIntroductionMultiple and dual relationshipsBoundary crossings and violationsPower imbalanceNon-exploitation of a clientChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferences5. Working with Clients who Cannot or Do not Give ConsentIntroductionClients who cannot give consentClients who do not consent to servicesOther issues when working with clients who may not be able to give consentChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferences6. Diverse ClientsIntroductionClient diversityCompetence with diverse client groupsCommunicationChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferencesPart 3: Clients who Pose a Risk to Themselves or Others7. Working with Clients who Pose a Risk to ThemselvesIntroductionClients with suicidal ideationSelf-harm and behaviours that place the client at riskDangerous or risky client behaviour that endangers the clientChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferences8. Working with Clients who Pose a Risk to OthersIntroductionClients who pose a risk to othersLegal and ethical issues when working with a client who poses a risk of harm to third partiesClient criminal activityLegal and ethical obligations in relation to suspected child abuse or abuseof other vulnerable groupsPotential risk of harm to psychologists from clientsChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferencesPart 4: Two Spheres of Practice: Research and Assessment9. Ethical Issues in ResearchIntroductionThe APS General PrinciplesShock at La Trobe University, 1973Gauging risk and the NHMRC National StatementDuty of care and non-maleficenceInformed consentCoercion, inducement and deceptionConflict of interestReporting and publication of resultsVulnerabilityMilgram's experimental legacyChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferences10. Ethical Assessment and InterventionIntroductionPsychological assessmentPsychological testingCultural diversity and testingPsychological assessment reportingInterventionTherapies involving psychologist-client physical contactGroup therapyChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferencesPart 5: A Guide to Gaining and Maintaining Registration, and the Ethical Issues in Professional Practice11. Clinical Practice: Privacy Legislation, Records, Delegation, Advertising and FinancesIntroductionClient recordsPrivacyStructure of client recordsOwnership of client recordsAccess to the client recordStorage of client recordsOffice workflowTermination of serviceService delegation and other professionalsAdvertisingFinancial limitationsChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferences12. Gaining and Maintaining RegistrationIntroductionPathways to becoming a registered psychologistAfter registrationPractice endorsementsChapter summaryQuestions to considerReferencesAppendix Annotated APS Code of EthicsGeneral Principle A: Respect for the Rights and Dignity of People and PeoplesGeneral Principle B: ProprietyGeneral Principle C: Integrity