A fundamental tension exists between the desire of psychologists to respect clients’ rights to determine who will have access to their assessment results and the desire to ensure that the data are not reviewed by unqualified individuals. Discuss the reasons for and against releasing the data to clients and those that they request.
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will address:
a. If the person designated is qualified to use the test data
b. If withheld may preclude other qualified professionals from using the information
c. Discussion of definition of qualified
d. HIPAA regulations
e. Whether release would cause harm
f. The misuse or misrepresentation of the test data
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