Health Psychology

1. Ethical and Professional Issues
   1. Confidentiality and Informed Consent
      1. Importance of patient privacy
         1. Ensuring trust in the patient-provider relationship
         2. Legal implications of breaches
      2. Procedures for maintaining confidentiality
         1. Data security measures
         2. Anonymizing patient records
      3. Obtaining informed consent
         1. Clarifying understanding of treatment and risks
         2. Documentation and retention of consent forms
      4. Special considerations
         1. Working with minors and vulnerable populations
         2. Cultural differences in perception of confidentiality
   2. Ethical Dilemmas in Health Psychology
      1. Balancing patient autonomy and professional guidance
         1. Cases of refusal of treatment
         2. Navigating self-harm prevention
      2. Allocation of resources
         1. Prioritizing care in under-resourced situations
         2. Addressing implicit biases
      3. Dual relationships
         1. Understanding role boundaries
         2. Managing overlapping personal and professional connections
      4. Handling conflicts of interest
         1. Transparency in professional roles
         2. Impact on treatment recommendations
      5. Application of telehealth ethics
         1. Ensuring ethical standards in virtual settings
         2. Addressing challenges in online confidentiality
   3. Professional Roles and Responsibilities
      1. Defining scope of practice
         1. Understanding limitations and responsibilities
         2. Interactions with other healthcare providers
      2. Continuing professional development
         1. Importance of staying updated with advances
         2. Pursuing ongoing education and training opportunities
      3. Accountability and responsibility
         1. Adhering to professional guidelines and regulations
         2. Ethical responsibilities in reporting and documentation
      4. Managing professional misconduct
         1. Recognizing and addressing unethical behavior
         2. Procedures for reporting and corrective actions
   4. Training and Certification in Health Psychology
      1. Accreditation processes and standards
         1. Accreditation bodies and their criteria
         2. Importance of accredited institutions for credibility
      2. Curriculum and core competencies
         1. Core subjects and requisite skill sets
         2. Integration of ethics in training modules
      3. Supervised clinical practice
         1. Importance of mentorship and supervision
         2. Roles of supervisors and mentees
      4. Licensure requirements
         1. Examination and requisite experience
         2. Differences across regions or countries
      5. Engaging in professional organizations
         1. Benefits of membership in psychological associations
         2. Networking and advancement opportunities through affiliations