ON CALL with the LACPA ETHICS COMMITTEE

The LACPA Ethics Committee and its members provide consultation through education.  Members of the Ethics Committee are all psychologists who have significant experience with the application of the APA Code of Ethics.  We do not offer legal advice nor can a specific course of action be suggested for your situation.  It is recommended the advice of an attorney be sought before making any decision.  The LACPA Ethics Committee works collaboratively on many calls in order to provide the best possible consultation.

For an ethics referral, call the LACPA office Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to request a personal and confidential consultation at: (818) 905-0410.

 

HELPFUL LINKS:

 

The APA Ethics Code

Articles by Stephen Behnke, JD, Ph,D., Director of APA Ethics Office

 

ARTICLES:
The following articles can be used as a resource:

Telemedicine -
   Psychology and Technology: What Happens When They Collide?
   by Mudita Bahadur, Ph.D. and Carol Falender, Ph.D.

Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) -
   Self-Injurious Behavior and Ethical Considerations
   by Cheryl Kempinsky, Ph.D.

 

Topics coming soon:

Confidentiality

Record-Keeping

Special Populations

Child Abuse

Supervision