Ethical Practice in Applied Psychology

Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
PART 1 Core Ethical Requirements for Psychologists in Australia
	1 Why Bother with Ethics?
		Introduction
		General perception of psychologists
		The APS Code of Ethics
		Ethics, the law and morality
		An ethical code in practice
		Chapter summary
		References
	2 The Three Keys to Ethical Practice: Competence, Confidentiality and Consent
		Introduction
		Competence
		Confidentiality
		Informed consent
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
	3 Decision Assistance Model for Australian Psychologists
		Introduction
		Ethical decision-making
		The Decision Assistance Model for Australian Psychologists
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
PART 2 Managing Boundaries and Working with Groups
	4 Managing Professional Boundaries
		Introduction
		Multiple and dual relationships
		Boundary crossings and violations
		Power imbalance
		Non-exploitation of a client
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
	5 Working with Clients who Cannot or Do not Give Consent
		Introduction
		Clients who cannot give consent
		Clients who do not consent to services
		Other issues when working with clients who may not be able to give consent
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
	6 Diverse Clients
		Introduction
		Client diversity
		Competence with diverse client groups
		Communication
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
PART 3 Clients who Pose a Risk to Themselves or Others
	7 Working with Clients who Pose a Risk to Themselves
		Introduction
		Clients with suicidal ideation
		Self-harm and behaviours that place the client at risk
		Dangerous or risky client behaviour that endangers the client
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
	8 Working with Clients who Pose a Risk to Others
		Introduction
		Clients who pose a risk to others
		Legal and ethical issues when working with a client who poses a risk of harm to third parties
		Client criminal activity
		Legal and ethical obligations in relation to suspected child abuse or abuse of other vulnerable groups
		Potential risk of harm to psychologists from clients
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
PART 4 Three Spheres of Practice: Research, Assessment and Intervention
	9 Ethical Issues in Research
		Introduction
		The APS General Principles
		Shock at La Trobe University, 1973
		Gauging risk and the NHMRC National Statement
		Duty of care and non-maleficence
		Informed consent
		Coercion, inducement and deception
		Conflict of interest
		Reporting and publication of results
		Vulnerability
		Milgram’s experimental legacy
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
	10 Ethical Assessment and Intervention
		Introduction
		Psychological assessment
		Psychological testing
		Cultural diversity and testing
		Psychological assessment reporting
		Intervention
		Therapies involving psychologist–client physical contact
		Group therapy
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
PART 5 A Guide to Gaining and Maintaining Registration, and the Ethical Issues in Professional Practice
	11 Clinical Practice: Privacy Legislation, Records, Delegation, Advertising and Finances
		Introduction
		Client records
		Privacy
		Structure of client records
		Ownership of client records
		Access to the client record
		Storage of client records
		Office workflow
		Termination of service
		Service delegation and other professionals
		Advertising
		Financial limitations
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
	12 Gaining and Maintaining Registration
		Introduction
		Pathways to becoming a registered psychologist
		After registration
		Practice endorsements
		Chapter summary
		Questions to consider
		References
Appendix Annotated APS Code of Ethics
General Principle A: Respect for the Rights and Dignity of People and Peoples
General Principle B: Propriety
General Principle C: Integrity
Glossary
Index