AK Psych Juris flashcards
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- Alaska psychology licensure statute
- Alaska Statute 08.86 governs licensure and practice of psychology; requires license to practice or offer services.
- Board of Psychologists authority
- Alaska Board of Psychologists adopts regulations, approves supervised experience, and disciplines licensees for unprofessional conduct.
- Title use restriction
- Only licensed psychologists may use the title 'psychologist' or derivatives; unlicensed use is prohibited under AS 08.86.200.
- Licensure requirements Alaska
- Doctoral degree in psychology, supervised postdoctoral experience (typically 2 years), and passing EPPP and jurisprudence exam.
- License renewal cycle
- Alaska psychology licenses renew biennially by December 31 of odd-numbered years; continuing education required.
- APA Ethics Code
- Five general principles and ten enforceable standards guiding psychologist conduct; incorporated by Alaska regulations.
- Multiple relationships
- Avoid relationships that could impair objectivity or exploit clients; not all are unethical but require careful assessment.
- Boundaries of competence
- Provide services only within education, training, supervised experience, or appropriate professional experience; refer when needed.
- Informed consent elements
- Nature and purpose of services, fees, confidentiality limits, risks/benefits, alternatives, and right to withdraw.
- Ethical decision-making model
- Identify dilemma, consult ethics code and law, consult colleagues, consider cultural factors, choose and document action.
- Privileged communication
- Client holds privilege; psychologist asserts it on client's behalf unless waived or court orders disclosure.
- Confidentiality exceptions
- Client waiver, court order, mandatory reporting of abuse, imminent danger, and board investigations.
- Record retention Alaska
- Maintain records at least 7 years after last contact or 3 years after minor reaches majority, whichever is longer.
- HIPAA psychotherapy notes
- Psychotherapy notes require separate client authorization for release; more protective than general medical records.
- Subpoena response
- Do not release records solely on subpoena; verify court order or client authorization, notify client, assert privilege if instructed.
- Test data release
- Release test data only to qualified professionals; protect test security and avoid disclosure to unauthorized persons.
- Informed consent for therapy
- Obtain at outset; include nature of therapy, fees, confidentiality limits, risks, benefits, and right to withdraw.
- Client rights Alaska
- Alaska Mental Health Consumer Rights Act guarantees dignity, privacy, and participation in treatment planning.
- Cultural competence
- Consider cultural background and Alaska Native cultural factors in assessment, treatment, and informed consent.
- Telehealth informed consent
- Verify client identity, location, and emergency resources; obtain consent for technology-based services.
- Minor consent
- Obtain parental permission and minor assent; note Alaska statutes allowing minors to consent to certain services.
- Mandatory child abuse reporting
- Alaska AS 47.17.020 requires immediate report to Office of Children's Services; privilege does not apply.
- Elder abuse reporting
- AS 47.24.010 requires report of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
- Duty to protect
- When client poses serious danger to identifiable victim, take reasonable steps: warn, notify police, or hospitalize.
- Subpoena vs court order
- Subpoena is a request; court order is a mandate. Respond to subpoena by asserting privilege unless waived or ordered.
- Duty to protect documentation
- Document risk assessments, consultations, and actions taken in duty-to-protect situations.
- Supervision contract
- Written agreement specifying goals, methods, evaluation, and due process for supervision.
- Supervisor responsibilities
- Ensure supervisee competence, client welfare, and ethical practice; review cases and provide feedback.
- Delegation to assistants
- Psychologist may delegate tasks but retains responsibility for client care and must ensure competence.
- Consultation documentation
- Seek consultation for complex or ethical dilemmas; document the consultation and decisions made.
- Advertising accuracy
- Advertising must be accurate, not misleading, and not create false expectations; avoid client testimonials.
- Fee setting and disclosure
- Establish fees at outset, disclose changes in advance, and avoid exploitation; bartering only if not exploitative.