Professional Ethics and Neuropsychology
Note
Note:
Syllabus subject to change at instructor’s discretion.
Module
1: Ethics Foundations (weeks 1-2)
1.
Participant introductions and initial assignment
A. Understanding the
clinical, ethical, moral, and legal components of “ethical” dilemmas
B. Adopting fundamental
ethical principles as a foundation (see, e.g., Beauchamp &
Childress, 2001)
C. Sources of ethical
decision-making authority
a.
APA Ethics Code
b.
CPA Ethics Code
c.
Ethics Codes of related professions
d.
ASPPB Code of Conduct
e.
Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
f.
Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists
g.
NAN position papers
h.
AACN position papers
i.
APA position papers
j.
APA Division 40 resources
k.
AMA position papers
l.
American Psychiatric Association ethics resources
m.
ABA Criminal Justice Mental Health Standards
n.
Ethics books
o.
Scholarly articles and chapters
p.
Jurisdictional laws
q.
Ethics committees
r.
Continuing education courses/workshops
s.
Informed/experienced colleagues
t.
Other
2.
Clinical neuropsychology and ethics
A. Is clinical
neuropsychology unique?
B.
Do neuropsychologists face unique ethical challenges?
C.
Do neuropsychologists have unique ethical guidelines?
Module 1 readings:
AACN position papers.
http://www.theaacn.org/position_papers/index.html
APA's
Ethical Principles Of Psychologists And Code Of Conduct
(web link)
APA's
Ethical Principles Of Psychologists And Code Of Conduct (.pdf)
APA’s What
you need to know about the new code (web link)
ASPPB Code
of Conduct. http://www.asppb.org/publications/model/conduct.aspx
Bush, S., &
Macciocchi, S. (2003). The 2002 APA Ethics Code:
Select changes relevant to neuropsychology. Bulletin
of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, 18 (2), 1-2 & 7-8. http://www.nanonline.org/downloads/bull/Bulletin_803.pdf
Canadian Code of
Ethics for Psychologists.
http://www.cpa.ca/ethics2000.html
National Academy of
Neuropsychology position papers. http://www.nanonline.org/paio/policy.shtm
Module
2: Ethical Decision-Making (Weeks 3-4)
1. Guiding one’s own behavior
A. Avoiding misconduct
B. Aspiring to the highest
levels of ethical conduct
2. Evaluating the behavior of colleagues
3. Adopting an ethical decision-making model
A. Applying an ethical
decision-making model to Case 1 (Dr. Anythingoes)
B. Applying an ethical
decision-making model to a case from your own practice
Module 2 readings:
ethical_decision_making_model.pdf
Module
3: Examining Cases – Clinical & Forensic (weeks 5 – 7)
1. Ethics and Law
2. Case 2 (Samantha’s seizures)
3. Case 3 (Dr. Smartasawhip)
4. Case 4 (Dr. Whaddyawannano)
5. Case 5 (Mr. McDonald)
Module 3 readings:
Mental health law for
your state.
Committee on Ethical
Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists (1991)
Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists: Committee on Ethical
Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists Law and Human Behavior (15)6,
655-665.
Connell, M., &
Koocher, G.P. (2003). HIPAA and forensic practice. American Psychology Law
Society News, 23 (2), 16-19. http://www.ap-ls.org/publications/newsletters/summer2003.pdf
Fortuny, L.A.i and
Mullaney, H.A. (1998) Assessing
Patients Whose Language You Do Not Know: Can The Absurd Be Ethical?
The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 12(1), 113-126.
Grote, C.L., Lewin, J.L., Sweet, J.J., and van Gorp. W.G. (2000) Responses
to Perceived Unethical Practices in Clinical Neuropsychology: Ethical and
Legal Considerations The Clinical Neuropsychologist,14(1), 119-134.
Harcourt Assessment
(2003). HIPAA position statement.
Downloaded April 5, 2004 from http://marketplace.psychcorp.com
Martelli, M.F., Bush,
S.S., & Zasler, N.D. (2003). Identifying, avoiding, and addressing ethical
misconduct in neuropsychological medicolegal practice. International
Journal of Forensic Psychology, 1 (1), 26-44. http://ijfp.psyc.uow.edu.au/.
Naugle, R.I. &
McSweeny. A.J. (1995) On
the Practice of Routinely Appending Neuropsychological Data to Reports.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 9(3), 245-247.
van Gorp, W.G. and
McMullen, W.J. (1997) Potential
Sources of Bias in Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations. The
Clinical Neuropsychologist, 11(2), 180-187.
Module
4: Conclusion & Integration (Week 8)
1. Major Points
a.
Be aware of the various ethical decision-making resources (codes of
conduct and professional guidelines) and the manner in which they impact
clinical neuropsychological practice
b.
Anticipate ethical dilemmas in every case.
c.
Avoid ethical difficulties before they arise, or resolve immediately
upon awareness.
d.
Make a personal commitment to conducting all professional activities at
the highest level of ethical responsibility.
2.
Final questions and answers
3.
Comprehensive Exam
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