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APS Code of Ethics
Gen Principle B-
Propriety
Psychologists practise within the limits of their competence and know and understand the legal, professional, ethical and, where applicable, organisational rules that regulate the psychological services they provide.
They undertake continuing professional development and take steps to ensure that they remain competent to practise, and strive to be aware of the possible effect of their own physical and mental health on their ability to practise competently.
Psychologists anticipate the foreseeable consequences of their professional decisions, provide services that are beneficial to people and do not harm them.
Psychologists take responsibility for their professional decisions.
competence
bring and maintain appropriate skills and learning to their areas of professional practice.
only provide psychological services within the boundaries of their professional practice.
work within the limits of their education, training, supervised experience and appropriate professional experience.
seek professional supervision or consultation as required.
continuously monitor their professional functioning. if aware of problems that may impair the ability to provide competent services, they should seek professional advice and act in accordance with the legislation legislation of the jurisdiction they practice
record keeping
make and keep adequate records.
keep records for minimum of seven years since last client contact.
if records collected when client is 18, keep until 25.
do not refuse any reasonable request from clients (or former) to amend inaccurate information
professional responsibility
provide psychological services in a responsible manner
act with the care and skill expected
take steps to prevent harm occurring as a result of conduct
take responsibility for the reasonably foreseeable consequences of conduct
research
psychologists comply with codes, statements, guidelines, and other directives
after research results are published or become publicly available, psychologists make their data available to other professionals
psychologists accurately report the data they have gathered and the results of their research, and state clearly if any data on which the publication is based have been published properly
Gen Principle A-
Respect (Rights and Dignity)
Psychologists demonstrate their respect for people by acknowledging their legal rights and moral rights, their dignity and right to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
They recognise the importance of people’s privacy and confidentiality, and physical and personal integrity, and recognise the power they hold over people when practising as psychologists.
They have a high regard for the diversity and uniqueness of people and their right to linguistically and culturally appropriate services.
Psychologists acknowledge people’s right to be treated fairly without discrimination or favouritism, and they endeavour to ensure that all people have reasonable and fair access to psychological services and share in the benefits that the practice of psychology can offer.
justice
avoid discrimination
demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of discrimination
assist clients to address unfair discrimination that's directed against them
respect
act with due regard for the needs, special competences, and obligations of their colleagues.
refrain from making intemperate criticism towards colleagues during disagreements.
respect for others through action and language.
being objective and respectful
informed consent
fully inform clients regarding the psychological services they intend to provide, unless an exception has been agreed upon in advance, or it is not reasonable possible to obtain informed consent.
provide information using plain language.
explain nature and purpose of procedures.
explain how information is collected and recorded
advising clients that they may participate, decline, or withdraw
privacy
avoid the undue invasion of privacy in the collection of information
collect only relevant information
not requiring supervisees or trainees to disclose their personal information.
confidentiality
safeguard the confidentiality of information obtained
make provisions for maintaining confidentiality in the collection, recording, accessing, storage, dissemination, and disposal of information.
disclose confidential information obtained in the course of their provision of psychological services only under specific circumstances
acting with the consent and legal authority on behalf of the client
legal obligation to do so
immediate and specified risk of harm to identifiable persons that can be averted only by disclosing information
Gen Principle C-
Integrity
Psychologists recognise that their position of trust requires them to be honest and objective in their professional dealings.
They are committed to the best interests of their clients, the profession and their colleagues.
Psychologists are aware of their own biases, limits to their objectivity, and the importance of maintaining proper boundaries with clients.
They identify and avoid potential conflicts of interest.
They refrain from exploiting clients and associated parties.
reputable behaviour
avoid engaging in disreputable conduct that reflects on their ability to practise as a psychologist.
avoid engaging in disreputable conduct that reflects negatively on the profession or discipline of psychology.
communication
psychologists communicate honestly in the context of their work
take reasonable steps to correct any misrepresentation made by them or about them in their professional capacity within a reasonable time
announcements or advertisements advertising the availability of psych services, products or publications must not contain false, misleading or fraudulent info.
conflict of interest
refrain from engaging in multiple relationships that may impair their competence, objectivity, or effectiveness, harm their clients, or lead to the exploitation of their clients.
consult a senior psychologist if at risk of violation
when unavoidable, adhere to informed consent
non-exploitation
do not exploit people with whom they have/had a professional relationship
do not exploit relationships with assistants, employees, colleagues, or supervisees.
do not engage in sexual activity with clients, anyone closely related to clients, former clients, anyone closely related to former clients.
authorship
discuss authorship with collaborators, research assistants and students as early as feasible.
assign authorship in a manner that reflects the work performed and that the contribution is a fair reflection of the work people actually performed
obtain the consent of people before identifying them as contributors to the published or presented material