Psychologists work in a wide range of practice settings, serving diverse patients with diverse backgrounds and circumstances that call for highly individualized treatment using various modalities. Beneficence, autonomy, and confidentiality are some of the most important values when considering the best interests of the patients and of others that psychologists serve. There are times when there is a conflict between overarching principles and their relevant practice standards and values. One of the nuanced areas for clinicians to navigate with care is when providing professional opinions. What are the important considerations when there is a duty to report or to protect, or when the court calls, or when addressing a patient’s distorted belief or communicating with third parties etc.? This webinar talk will address ways to render professional opinions so that psychologists may fulfill their overarching obligations to their patients and all others that they serve in their professional roles.

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