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Ethics Code - Three situations in which it is not needed to obtain informed consent for psychological
testing - correct answer ✔✔1) Testing is mandated by law or government regulation
2) Informed consent is implied because testing is conducted as a routine organizational, educational, or
institutional activity
3) The purpose of testing is to evaluate decisional capacity
Custodial Versus Non-custodial Parents - correct answer ✔✔Custodial Parent: Child lives with them
Non-Custodial Parent: Child does not live with them but they still have LEGAL CUSTODY!!
Both custodial and non-custodial parents have the right to review their child's treatment records.
Example: Parents who share legal custody of a 10-year-old child. What are their rights regarding mental
health care decisions? - correct answer ✔✔Either parent ALONE may consent to treatment before
treatment begins.
Exception: The order outlining their joint legal custody has language to the contrary
It is recommended that a psychologist request a copy of the custody order to confirm the status of legal
custody of the minor, as well as review any specific language that may impact the treatment
Example: A psychologist is seeing a child in therapy. The child was recently removed from parents'
custody. The parents send the psychologist a written request for a summary of the child's records. What
should the psychologist do? - correct answer ✔✔Do not send the records.
Per CA Laws and Regulations Code - a psychotherapist who knows a minor has been removed from the
custody of their parents or guardian shall not release the mental health records of the minor and shall
, not disclose mental health information about the patient based upon authorization to release those
records signed by the minor's parents/guardians.
Sexual Intimacies with client's close relative, guardian, or significant other - correct answer ✔✔CURRENT
CLIENTS: PROHIBITED! Close relatives, guardians, or significant others.
FORMER CLIENTS: Not prohibited. Okay to have sexual intimacies with relatives or former clients. Cannot
terminate therapy to circumnavigate this.
Example: A psychologist is treating a child for aggressive behavior at school. The psychologist receives a
letter from the school principal requesting a copy of the child's treatment records. The request includes a
signed ROI from the parents. What should the psychologist do? - correct answer ✔✔Send the portion of
the treatment records that is relevant to the child's school behavior.
"Psychologists should include in written and oral reports and consultations only information germane to
the purpose for which the communication is made"
What happens when a licentiate fails to comply with the Board of Psychology's orders? - correct answer
✔✔A licentiate's failure to comply with the Board's order "shall constitute ground for the SUSPENSION
or REVOCATION of the licentiate's certificate or license"
What is the penalty from the Board of Psychology when a psychologist is found to be engaging in sexual
activity with a current client? - correct answer ✔✔The BoP will REVOKE the psychologist's license.
"When a finding of sexual misconduct occurs, revocation or surrender of the license/registration and/or
denial of an application for license or registration MUST be the penalty ordered. NO MINIMUM
PENALTY"
When psychological testing is mandated by law or governmental regulations, the psychologist DOES NOT
have to follow the standard informed consent procedures. However, they SHOULD... - correct answer
✔✔1) Inform the individual of the nature of the anticipated services, including whether the services are
court ordered or mandated
2) Inform the individual of any limits of confidentiality
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