PSYCH/660 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Professional Psychology

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Running Header: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1Legal and Ethical Aspects of Professional PsychologyPSYCH/660Discuss the legal and ethical implications of documentation and assessment in professionalpsychology. How do proper documentation practices ensure adherence to ethical guidelines, andwhat are the potential legal consequences of inadequate record-keeping? Provide examples fromcase studies and research to support your response.Word Count Requirement:1000-1200 words

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2LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGYLegal and Ethical Aspects of Professional Psychology“To the extent the records are undertheircontrol” is a statement recognized by the APACode of Ethics, and is a statement that is usedto cover client records and information, thatthrough informed consent, may be used for continuing services or legal proceedings(Fisher,2013, Chapter 9, Standards on Record Keeping and Fees).The statement realizes that theresponsibility for records has boundaries and limitations that are recognized while thatinformation isintheir own safekeeping, but also understands possible inappropriate use that mayor may not be intentionally created by other parties. Ethically, the statement takes the positionthat “I can watch out for this stuff while I have it, but as soon as someone else has it, it’s theirproblem”, and legally their responsibility extends to their ownership of material “to the extentthe records are under their (our) control”. This paper will examine the ethical and legalimplications ofdocumentationofclient’sinformation and treatments, and documentation and useof assessmentsin psychology. It will take “the extent” aspect and define where that begins andends.Ethical Issues and DocumentationProper documentation ensures thatpsychologists: “benefit those with whom they work(Principle A: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence) and fulfill their responsibilities to the societyand the specific organizations and communities in which they work (Principle B: Fidelity andResponsibility)(Fisher, 2013, Chapter 9, Standards on Record Keeping and Fees). Not to handledocumentation appropriately is notonlyirresponsible, but also a complete breach of ethics asoutlinedinStandard 6.01 of the APA Ethics Code. Mental health workers have an ethical

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