There is no specific information or policy statement on this topic. However, there are ethical principles that would help to provide guidance on these matters, which are shared below.
II.13 Assess the individuals and groups (e.g., couples, families, organizations, communities, peoples) involved in their activities adequately enough to ensure that they will be able to discern what will benefit and not harm them, using assessment methods that are appropriate to the particular cultural and social contexts of the individuals and groups involved.
II.17 Not carry out any scientific or professional activity unless the probable benefit is proportionately greater than the risk involved.
II.18 Strive to provide and/or obtain the best reasonably accessible service for those seeking psychological services. This may include, but is not limited to, selecting assessment tools, methods, interventions, andncommunication modalities that are: (a) relevant and tailored to thenneeds, characteristics, and contexts of the primary client or contractnexaminee; and (b) based on the best available evidence in light of thosenneeds, characteristics, and contexts. It also may include, but is notnlimited to: consulting or collaborating with service-providingnorganizations in the community, members of other disciplines,individuals and groups relevant to the culture or belief systems of thosenreceiving or being subject to services; or advocating on behalf of anprimary client when appropriate and needed.
II.19 Make themselves aware of the knowledge and skills of other disciplinesn(e.g., law, social work, medicine, business administration), and makenreferrals or advise the use of such knowledge and skills where relevantnto the benefit of others.
