Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 1396.1

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 1396.1 - Interpersonal Relations

It is recognized that a psychologist's effectiveness depends upon his or her ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations, and that temporary or more enduring problems in a psychologist's own personality may interfere with this ability and distort his or her appraisals of others. A psychologist shall not knowingly undertake any activity in which temporary or more enduring personal problems in the psychologist's personality integration may result in inferior professional services or harm to a patient or client. If a psychologist is already engaged in such activity when becoming aware of such personal problems, he or she shall seek competent professional assistance to determine whether services to the patient or client should be continued or terminated.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1396.1

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 1396.1 to Section 1395, and renumbering of former Section 1397.4 to Section 1396.1 filed 6-15-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 52.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2930 and 2936, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2936, Business and Professions Code.

1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 1396.1 to Section 1395, and renumbering of former Section 1397.4 to Section 1396.1 filed 6-15-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 76, No. 52.