Privacy Commissioner’s determination sees medical practitioner pay compensation to patient
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
APS Professional practice guidelines for the teaching and use of hypnosis
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These guidelines present a framework for ethical practice when using hypnosis.
These guidelines are designed to be consistent with the ethical obligations and principles outlined in the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code) as well as ...
Last reviewed Mar 2026
Member Identity Program enhances recognition of APS psychologists
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Members of the APS now have a visual means of signifying their membership of this longstanding and respected psychological society, with the introduction of the new APS Member Identity Program.
The program enables APS Associate Members, Members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows t...
Published Jun 2017
Credentials and accurate representation
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
Guidance on destruction of files in the digital age
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InPsych
As part of their record keeping practices in the digital age, many psychologists are now scanning written notes, storing them electronically, and then seeking to shred the original version. Several members have contacted the APS asking for reassurance about whether this practi...
Published Jun 2017
The misunderstood world of palliative care
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InPsych
There are many misconceptions about palliative care. For example, that it means death is imminent and, as such, is ‘God’s waiting room’. It may also be thought of as the withdrawal of all active or effective treatment, that health professionals have given up, that it hastens d...
Published May 2019
New regulations regarding the use of testimonials in advertising
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New regulations regarding the use of testimonials in advertising
The Psychology Board of Australia recently released the Guidelines for advertising of regulated health services, which were developed jointly by the National Boards under section 39 of the Health Practitioner ...
Published Jul 2017
Tests and testing FAQs
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
Taking adequate session notes
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The first ‘do’ is you must write session notes! Taking adequate session notes (or ‘progress notes’) is part of the important review and planning associated with providing an ongoing psychological service, and is one of the ethical obligations of psychologists.
Session notes...
Last reviewed Apr 2026
Managing clients at risk of suicide
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InPsych
Supporting clients at risk of suicide can be one of the most professionally challenging and distressing situations that psychologists face throughout their careers. Working with such clients requires balancing ethical considerations such as client safety, client privacy, and c...
Published Jul 2019