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MO Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Adverse Action Any action take by a state psychology regulatory authority which finds a violation of a statute or regulation that is identified by the state psychology regulatory authority as discipline and is a matter of public record Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) the recognized membership organization composed by state and provincial psychology regulatory authorities responsible for the licensure and registration of psychologists throughout the US and Canada Authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology a licensed psychologist's authority to practice telepsychology, within the limits authorized under this compact, in. another compact state bylaws those bylaws established by the psychology interjurisdictional compact commission pursuant to section 337.145 for its governance, or for directing and controlling its actions and conduct

the principle that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons or processes Distant state the compact state where a psychologist is physically present, not through the use of telecommunications technologies, to provide temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological services E.Passport a certificate issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) that promotes the standardization in the criteria of interjurisdictional telepsychology practice and facilitates the process for licensed psychologists to provide telepsychological services across state lines Executive board a group of directors elected or appointed to act on behalf of, and within the powers granted to them by, the commission Home State a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. If the psychologist is licensed in more than one compact state and is practicing under the authorization to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology, the home state is the compact state where the psychologist is physically present when the telepsychological services are delivered. If the psychologist is

licensed in more than one compact state and is practicing under the temporary authorization to practice, the home state is any compact state where the psychologist is licensed; Identity history summary a summary of information retained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other designee with similar authority, in connection with arrests and, in some instances, federal employment, naturalization, or military service in-person, face-to-face interactions in which the psychologist and the client/patient are in the same physical space and which does not include interactions that may occur through the use of telecommunication technologies Interjurisdictional practice certificate (IPC a certificate issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) that grants temporary authority to practice based on notification to the state psychology regulatory authority of intention to practice temporarily, and verification of one's qualifications for such practice; License authorization by a state psychology regulatory authority to engage in the independent practice of psychology, which would be unlawful without the authorization

after the last date of service rendered, or not less than the time required by other regulations, if that is longer. multiple relationships: Impaired Psychologist The psychologist shall not undertake or continue a professional relationship with a client when the competency of the psychologist, is or could reasonably be expected to be impaired due to mental, emotional, physiologic, pharmacologic or substance abuse conditions. If a condition develops after a professional relationship has been initiated, the psychologist shall terminate the relationship in an appropriate manner, shall notify the client in writing of the termination and shall assist the client in obtaining services from another professional. Multiple Relationships: Affecting Judgment The psychologist shall not undertake or continue a professional relationship with a client when the objectivity or competency of the psychologist is, or could reasonably be expected to be impaired because of the psychologist's present or previous familial, social, sexual, emotional, financial, supervisory, political, administrative or legal relationship with the client or a relevant person associated with or related to the client. If a dual relationship develops or is discovered after the professional relationship has been initiated, the psychologist shall terminate the professional relationship in an appropriate manner, shall notify the client in writing of this termination and shall assist the client in obtaining services from another professional. Have any type of sexual relationship

The psychologist, in interacting with any current client or with a person to whom the psychologist at any time within the previous sixty (60) months has rendered counseling, psychotherapeutic or other professional psychological services for the treatment or amelioration of emotional distress or behavioral inadequacy, shall not— continuing education units (CEUs) Every psychologist licensed in Missouri shall, on or before February 1, 2002, and every two (2) years thereafter, complete or otherwise obtain for the immediately preceding two (2)-year reporting cycle at least forty (40) hours, or such other number of credits as herein provided, of accredited "continuing education credits"(herein CE credits) relevant to the practice of psychology. Breakdown of CE credits: Category A and B At least 15 of the 40 CE credits must be completed within Category A (i.e., formal programs which meet the requirements of 20 CSR 2235-7.030(1)(A)); and the remaining 25 CE credits must be completed in either Category A or in Category B (i.e., informal programs or hours which meet the requirements of 20 CSR 2235- 7.030(1)(B)). Carry over rules for CE credits If in any 2 year cycle, the number of continuing education credits earned from Category A in 20 CSR 2235-7.030 exceeds 40 credits, the excess credits over 40 may be carried over to the next 2 year cycle, up to a maximum of 15 hours.

Preparation and teaching a graduate level course at a recognized educational institution where the contents of which are primarily psychological. Category B CE A. Meetings. Registered attendance at relevant professional meetings (international, national, regional, state, local). 3 hrs per day. B. Workshops, seminars and courses. Registered attendance at relevant non-accredited workshops, seminars, colloquim, grand rounds or academic courses. Number of actual attendance hours; C. Preparation and teaching of an undergraduate level course at a recognized educational institution where the contents of which are primarily psychological, three hours per class, nine maximum per reporting cycle. No single course shall be reported more than one time per reporting cycle; and D. Individual study. Self-study of professional material including relevant books, journals, periodicals, other forms of media, and other materials and preparation of relevant lectures and talks to public groups. Preparation credit may not be claimed under this category for presentations credited under paragraph 1. of this subsection. The committee will accept a maximum of ten hours continuing education credits in individual study. release of healthcare information after decreased A healthcare provider may disclose a deceased patient's healthcare records or payment records to the executor or administrator of the deceased person's estate, or power of attorney for healthcare that specifically directs that the deceased person's healthcare records be

released to the agent after death. If an executor, administrator, or agent has not been appointed, the deceased prior to death did not specifically object to disclosure of his or her records in writing, and such disclosure is not inconsistent with any prior expressed preference of the deceased that is known to the health care provider, a deceased patient's health care records may be released upon written request of a person who is deemed as the personal representative of the deceased person under this subsection. Priority shall be given to the deceased patient's spouse and the records shall be released on the affidavit of the surviving spouse that he or she is the surviving spouse. If there is no surviving spouse, the health care records may be released to one of the following persons: The acting trustee of a trust created by the deceased patient either alone or with the deceased patient's spouse; An adult child of the deceased patient on the affidavit of the adult child that he or she is the adult child of the deceased; A parent of the deceased patient on the affidavit of the parent that he or she is the parent of the deceased; An adult brother or sister of the deceased patient on the affidavit of the adult brother or sister that he or she is the adult brother or sister of the deceased; A guardian or conservator of the deceased patient at the time of the patient's death on the affidavit of the guardian or conservator that he or she is the guardian or conservator of the deceased; or A guardian ad litem of the deceased's minor child based on the affidavit of the guardian that he or she is the guardian ad litem of the minor child of the deceased. Exceptions to Confidentiality of HIV positive patients Disclosure is allowing to:

the parents share the decision-making rights, responsibilities, and authority relating to the health, education and welfare of the child, and, unless allocated, apportioned, or decreed, the parents shall confer with one another in the exercise of decision-making rights, responsibilities, and authority; Joint physical custody an order awarding each of the parents significant, but not necessarily equal, periods of time during which a child resides with or is under the care and supervision of each of the parents. Joint physical custody shall be shared by the parents in such a way as to assure the child of frequent, continuing and meaningful contact with both parents Parental Access to child records Unless a parent has been denied custody rights or visitation rights both parents shall have access to records and information pertaining to a minor child. The parent without custody has been granted restricted or supervised visitation because the court has found that the parent with custody or any child has been the victim of domestic violence, by the parent without custody, the court may order that the reports and records made available not include the address of the parent with custody or the child. Unless a parent has been denied custody rights or visitation rights any judgment of dissolution or other applicable court order shall specifically allow both parents access to such records and reports. Disclosure without informed written consent

Allowed only when the psychologist judges that disclosure is necessary to protect the client or others from clean and substantial risk of serious harm. The psychologist can disclose only to appropriate professionals, public authorities, the potential victim and family of the potential victim and family of client. Reporting Violations if a psychologist learns of a violation from a client the psychologist cannot report the violation without the clients written permission Research Planning: risk if there is a question about possible violations of any principle (to human rights or scientific values) the psychologist must seek ethical advice through peer consultation and IRB. Observe stringent safeguards to protect the rights of participants. Waiving consent in research check in with federal and state guidelines or human subject review committee Minors/individuals with diminished capacity in research Try to get assent. If participants refuse to participate in research, consider the individuals basic rights in light of age, psychological maturity, judgement of the individuals parents/legal guardians. Psychologists decisions shall be made in the best interest of the individual.

If important aspects of the clients problems fall outside the psychologists competence then the psychologist shall assist their client in obtaining additional professional consult Confidential Information for Corporations The rules of confidentiality apply to the organization not the individual. Information about individuals is subject to control of the organization. Unless there is a reasonable expectation by the individual that the information was obtained in a separate professional relationship. Confidential Information Information obtained by a psychologist where there is a reasonable expectation that because of the relationship between the ct. and the psychologist or the circumstances under which the information was revealed/obtained, the information shall not be disclosed by the psychologist without written consent. Who is the client? receiver of psychological services (e.g., corporation, individual, family, couple) Minors/legally incompetent adults: the legal guardian is the client for all decision making purposes. Expect issues directly affecting the physical and emotional safety of the individual and for issues that have previously been discussed about and agreed upon with the legal guardian remain confidential.

Complaints of prisoners -if the complaint is found to be unsubstantiated all documentation regarding the complaint must be destroyed in a timely fashion

• if the complaint is found to have merit and the committee takes further investigative action no documentation can appear on file or disciplinary action taken unless the psychologists violated anything in subsection 2 (aka reasons to have your license revoked anyway)