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Assessment Core Elements

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One of the areas from the book regarding the Code and assessments that I have an interest in is the Core Elements of Informed Consent in Assessment. The core elements in an assessment include the nature of the assessment, purpose of the assessment, fees, involvement of third parties, and confidentiality. The nature of an assessment includes multiple aspects. These aspects refer to testing and procedures, the category of the assessment “(e.g., personality, psychopathology, competency, parenting skills, neuropsychological abilities and deficits, employment skills, developmental disabilities)” (Fisher, 2013, p. 279). Other important natures of an assessment include time span, behavioral observation, incorporating multiple assessments, assessing …show more content…

“Psychologists must also discuss with relevant parties the extent to which their services will be covered by the individual’s health plan, school district, employer, or others” (Fisher, 2013, p. 279). The involvement of third parties includes employers, HMOs, legal guardians, governing authorities, or individuals who have requested the assessment. There are state laws, ethical standards, and federal regulations that are to be followed regarding third parties and releasing information and documentation to them. If a child is being assessed, then both parents need to give permission for the assessment to occur. Confidentiality is important, and you need to explain the limits of confidentiality in a comprehensible, and straightforward manner. We have to comply with requirements as mandated reporters and report any type of abuse or child abuse. There are limits to confidentiality that include reporting abuse and the assessments involving minors and their guardians accessing the records. Not disclosing certain information to guardians through records or assessments is put in place to protect the minor if child abuse was and/or is

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