COUN106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Professional Negligence In English Law, Mental Health Law, Involuntary Treatment
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These are great resources to guide your ethical decision making and if not upheld, can result in deregistration from these associations. Aps code of ethics: general principle a: respect for the rights and dignity of people and peoples, respect, confidentiality, privacy, general principle b: propriety, competence, training, record keeping, research, general principle c: integrity, conflict of interest, reputable behaviour, Psychologists who are at risk of violating standard c. 3. 1. , consult with a senior psychologist to attempt to find an appropriate resolution that is in the best interests of the parties to the psychological service. To avoid such relationships boundaries must be developed around: Time sessions go for approximately one hour. Physical space sitting arrangements in the counselling room; however some can be conducted at the park; going for a walk. Fees need to make it very clear about the fee rate and when they are to be paid. Touch: needs whose needs are being met, meeting outside of sessions.