Practical Ethics for Psychologists

Samuel Knapp, EdD, ABPP, is a retired psychologist and was director of professional affairs for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He has written or edited books and more than peer reviewed articles and made almost 5 professional presentations on ethics, suicide prevention, and other professional issues. He authored Suicide Prevention, was editor-in-chief of the APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology, and coauthored Ethical Dilemmas in Psychotherapy. He holds a diplomate in counseling psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Knapp received the APF Gold Medal Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Practice of Psychology in 2 2 .  Randy Fingerhut, PhD, is a professor of psychology at La Salle University. He teaches ethics and psychotherapy courses and supervises graduate students within their doctoral program. Dr. Fingerhut amp rsquo s research interests include perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and self-care for graduate students. Dr. Fingerhut is a fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, an adjunct faculty member of The Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and has been practicing and training others in cognitive behavior therapy for over 2 years. He is a fellow of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, serving on their Ethics and Legislative and Governmental Affairs committees.

To all those who want to practice ethically and to have a framework for addressing the many complex ethics issues and dilemmas that arise in the practice of psychology, this book is for you. Practical Ethics for Psychologists lives up to the promise of its title and really does provide very practical and user-friendly guidance for addressing and responding to the ethics issues common to the practice of psychology today, with each issue illustrated by realistic and relatable case examples. Every psychologist and psychologist-in-training should purchase and regularly read and use this book.- Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Loyola University, Maryland amp ldquo Practical amp rdquo and amp ldquo positive amp rdquo are but two of the adjectives that apply to the newly published fourth edition. amp ldquo Insightful, amp rdquo amp ldquo in-depth, amp rdquo and indeed amp ldquo indispensable amp rdquo further describe this critically important resource.- Eric Y. Drogin, JD, PhD, ABPP, Harvard Medical Schoo, Boston, MA; Past Chair, Committee on Professional Practice and Standards, American Psychological Association To keep psychologists current with the changes and challenges in the field, the fourth edition of this valuable book includes a focus on culture and diversity, ethical issues regarding new health care technologies, and the necessity of self-care. The authors encourage psychologists to go beyond just following the rules to avoid punishment and strive to achieve their highest ethical aspirations. Through vignettes the reader can see how ethical principles apply to everyday situations and can expand their ethical decision-making skills. Students as well as professionals will benefit from the many practical examples of situations often faced by psychologists.- Linda K. Knauss, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Widener University, Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, Chester, PA This book should be on the bookshelf of every practicing psychologist. It is chockful of timely, current, practical, and common sense advice on how to practice psychology consistently with both the law and ethics. It is truly, once again, a winner! - Jeffrey N. Younggren, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque; Associate Editor, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice; COL(r), MS; Risk Management Consultant, The Trust

• Preface to the Fourth EditionAcknowledgmentsChapter . The Legal Floor and Positive EthicsChapter 2. Foundations of Ethical BehaviorChapter 3. Social JusticeChapter 4. Applying Ethical Theories to Ethics Codes and Ethical Decision MakingChapter 5. CompetenceChapter . Informed Consent or Empowered CollaborationChapter 7. Multiple Relationships and Professional BoundariesChapter 8. Confidentiality, Privileged Communications, and Record KeepingChapter 9. Life-Endangering PatientsChapter . Psychological Testing and AssessmentChapter . Forensic PsychologyChapter 2. Special Topics in PsychotherapyChapter 3. Business IssuesChapter 4. Psychologists as EducatorsChapter 5. Consultation and Clinical SupervisionChapter . Research and ScholarshipAfterword: Fulfilling Psychology amp rsquo s Ethical IdealsReferencesIndexAbout the Authors