The psychologist engages their supervisor to discuss the ethical considerations. The supervisor confirms the importance of closely reviewing and consulting the APS Code of Ethics with a specific emphasis on the sections covering informed consent & confidentiality.The psychologist returns to work the following day to find voice message from the client indicating that they would like to provide consent for their file to be shared with their legal team. The psychologist is aware that sharing the entire contents of the client file may not benefit the client, their legal proceedings nor the therapeutic relationship.The psychologist also receives a separate request to write a psychological report for the courts about the client.Considering this additional information, outline two primary ethical principles and considerations.

The psychologist engages their supervisor to discuss the ethical considerations. The supervisor confirms the importance of closely reviewing and consulting the APS Code of Ethics with a specific emphasis on the sections covering informed consent & confidentiality.The psychologist returns to work the following day to find voice message from the client indicating that they would like to provide consent for their file to be shared with their legal team. The psychologist is aware that sharing the entire contents of the client file may not benefit the client, their legal proceedings nor the therapeutic relationship.The psychologist also receives a separate request to write a psychological report for the courts about the client.Considering this additional information, outline two primary ethical principles and considerations.

What is the function of the APS Code of Ethics?[Select all that apply] Group of answer choicesHolds psychologists accountable for their actionsSets specific standards and promotes ethical principlesInforms consumers of the psychologist’s responsibilitiesEducates psychologists about ethical practiceRelevant to safeguard only members of the APS

During the first few sessions with a psychologist a client shares information about a relationship breakdown and difficulties in the workplace. In the most recent session, the client shares that they were a bystander when a physical altercation took place between their friend and a stranger at a local sports match. The client also reports that they have been temporarily stood down from their work role.In between sessions, a request from a legal firm comes through asking the psychologist to send a copy of the client’s file.~The psychologist engages their supervisor to discuss the ethical considerations. The supervisor confirms the importance of closely reviewing and consulting the APS Code of Ethics with a specific emphasis on the sections covering informed consent & confidentiality.The psychologist returns to work the following day to find voice message from the client indicating that they would like to provide consent for their file to be shared with their legal team. The psychologist is aware that sharing the entire contents of the client file may not benefit the client, their legal proceedings nor the therapeutic relationship.The psychologist also receives a separate request to write a psychological report for the courts about the client.Explain what you would do in managing the ethical decision making in this particular case?

Psychologists practising in forensic contexts should rely on the APS Ethical Guidelines for working within forensic contexts.The following list outlines the ethical responsibilities of the psychologist, identify which of the following is NOT an ethical responsibility.  Group of answer choicesMaintaining professional boundariesInforming clients how their reports may be used, and/or who may have access to the reportsArranging the best possible privacy conditions outside of the legal limitationsBeing aware of the potential for multiple relationships, and taking steps to address these if they occurClearly informing clients of their role in the psychological services they are providing

The four major ethical principles that guide the conduct of psychologists are:Select one:a.Respect, confidentiality, responsibility, and integrity.b.Consent, debriefing, giving advice, and protection.c.Human rights, law, competence, and responsibility.d.Beneficence, Non Maleficence, Justice, and Autonomy.