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Psychologists are not only bound by ethical principles but must conform to legal standards as well. Although not bound by them, psychologists should be aware of guidelines that have been published relating to specific practice area. These standards, laws and guidelines have been compiled so that IPA members can access them easily.
Click on the links below to access guidelines, ethical standards, and laws relating to the practice of psychology. Most Recent Articles
April 13, 2005
The American Psychological Association's (APA's) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (hereinafter referred to as the Ethics Code) consists of an Introduction, a Preamble, five General Principles (A – E), and specific Ethical Standards. The Introduction discusses the intent, organization, procedural considerations, and scope of application of the Ethics Code. The Preamble and General Principles are aspirational goals to guide psychologists toward the highest ideals of psychology. Although the Preamble and General Principles are not themselves enforceable rules, they should be considered by psychologists in arriving at an ethical course of action. The Ethical Standards set forth enforceable rules for conduct as psychologists. Most of the Ethical Standards are written broadly, in order to apply to psychologists in varied roles, although the application of an Ethical Standard may vary depending on the context. The Ethical Standards are not exhaustive. The fact that a given conduct is not specifically addressed by an Ethical Standard does not mean that it is necessarily either ethical or unethical.
Get the full version of the code of ethics by downloading the PDF below: April 13, 2005
Decisions regarding child custody and other parenting arrangements occur within several different legal contexts, including parental divorce, guardianship, neglect or abuse proceedings, and termination of parental rights. The following guidelines were developed for psychologists conducting child custody evaluations, specifically within the context of parental divorce. These guidelines build upon the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (APA, 1992) and are aspirational in intent. As guidelines, they are not intended to be either mandatory or exhaustive. The goal of the guidelines is to promote proficiency in using psychological expertise in conducting child custody evaluations.
To read the entire article, download this article in PDF format below: May - June 2004
In recent years, professional psychology practice with older adults has been increasing, due both to the changing demography of our population and changes in service settings and market forces. For instance, federal legislation contained in the 1987 Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (OBRA, 1987) has led to increased accountability for some mental health issues. Psychologists’ inclusion in Medicare has expanded reimbursement opportunities. For example, whereas in 1986 psychological practice in nursing homes was rare, by 1996 as many as a dozen large companies and numerous smaller organizations were providing psychological services in nursing homes. As well, clinicians and researchers have made impressive strides toward identifying the unique aspects of knowledge that facilitate the accurate psychological assessment and effective treatment of older adults, and the psychological literature in this area has been burgeoning. Unquestionably, the demand for psychologists with a substantial understanding of the clinical issues pertaining to older adults will expand in future years as the older population grows and service demands increase, and as cohorts of middle-aged and younger individuals who are attuned to psychological services move into old age (Gatz & Finkel, 1995; Koenig, George, & Schneider, 1994).
To read the full article, download the PDF below: December 2000
In 1975, the American Psychological Association (APA) adopted a resolution stating that "homosexual- ity per se implies no impairment in judgment, stability, reliability, or general social or vocational capabilities" (Conger, 1975, p. 633). This resolution followed a rigorous discussion of the 1973 decision by the American Psychi- atric Association to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1974). More than 25 years later, the implications of this resolution have yet to be fully implemented in practice (Dworkin, 1992; Firestein, 1996; Fox, 1996; Garnets, Han- cock, Cochran, Goodchilds, & Peplau, 1991; Greene, 1994b; Iasenza, 1989; Markowitz, 1991, 1995; Nystrom, 1997). Many of the.se authors have suggested that there is a need for better education and training of mental health practitioners in this area. This document is intended to assist psychologists in seeking and using appropriate edu- cation and training in their treatment of lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients.
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