PSY 37030 ETHICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3)

Explores the legal and ethical issues inherent in the conduct and process of professional psychology.  Topics which will be included for consideration are: confidentiality, multiple relationships, ethical competence, prescription privileges, managed/rationed care models, conflict of interest, "duty to warn", euthanasia, expert testimony, malpractice, and forensic matters, such as the insanity defense.  Professional practice issues revolving around business and ethical concerns such as private practice, licensing/certification, and insurance reimbursement will also be discussed.