NAC641.234. Assessment procedures: Communication of results to patient or client; limitations on use.

     1. If a psychologist or licensed behavior analyst communicates the results of an assessment procedure to a patient or client or to the legal guardian, parents or agent of a patient or client, he or she shall:

     (a) Use appropriate interpretive aids to explain the results in a manner which is understandable; and

     (b) Include in the explanation any deficiencies of the assessment procedure and factors which may affect the validity, reliability or other interpretation of the results.

     2. A psychologist or licensed behavior analyst shall not reproduce or describe in any popular publications, lectures or public presentations, psychological tests or other assessment procedures in a manner which may invalidate the tests or procedures.

     3. If a psychologist or licensed behavior analyst offers to other professionals an assessment procedure or automated interpretation service, he or she shall:

     (a) Provide a manual or other written material which fully describes the development of the procedure or service, the rationale therefor, evidence of the validity and reliability thereof, and characteristics of the group of persons which the procedure or service uses as a norm;

     (b) Explicitly state the purpose and application for which the procedure or service is recommended;

     (c) Identify special requirements which are necessary to administer and interpret the procedure or service properly; and

     (d) Ensure that advertisements for the procedure or service provide an accurate description of the procedure or service.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Psychological Exam’rs, eff. 12-28-95; A by R209-09, 10-15-2010)