PP Ethics

what is ethics and what does it typically deal with?

behavior is assigned what?

what does the public expect?

are there gaps?

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what is ethics and what does it typically deal with?

behavior is assigned what?

what does the public expect?

are there gaps?

-ethics is traditionally a branch of philosophy dealing with moral problems and moral judgements

-labels like good or bad, wrong or right

-that there is competency and trustworthiness of professionals

-between the ideal outcome and what can be accomplished practically

what is the risk management perspective?

what are there steps taken towards? what is the focus?

-it upholds the elements of policies, laws, ethics codes, and professional standards

-taken towards avoiding being placed in precarious ethical or legal circumstances
-focus is on self-protection

along with the risk management perspective, what about high-risk clients?

-high risk clients can be shut out from services
-high risk populations/ settings might be avoided

what is the vigilant ethics perspective?

should we be confident?

-maintaining high standards of practice/behavior allows us to act with benevolence and courage rather than donning protective armor

-we respect ourselves and what we do if we feel confident that we are practicing appropriately and within our competence, which enhances the quality of our services

Within ethical principles and virtues, what are the descriptions of the "ethical person"?

-do no harm
-respect autonomy
-be just
-be faithful
-accord dignity
-treat others with caring and compassion
-pursue excellence
-be accountable
-be courageous

ethical decision making involves determining what?

what should you consult?

what should you consider?

who else should you consult?

-determining whether the matter truly involves ethics

-consult guidelines already available that might apply as a possible mechanism for resolution

-consider as best as possible all factors that might influence the decision you will make

-consult with a trusted colleague

in ethical decision making, what should be evaluated?

generate ____________

enumerate the _________

what do you do with decisions?

-evaluate the rights, responsibilities, and vulnerability of all affected parties

-generate alternative decisions

-enumerate the consequences of making each decision

-make the decision, & implement the decision

Enforcement of ethical conduct... who?

-APA Ethics Code has 89 enforceable standards

-VA board of psychology

Enforcement of ethical conduct, (con't)

-criminal and civil laws (federal and state level)
-ethics committees and professional associations
-professional review committees associated with third-party payers and employers

What do licensing laws establish?

what to licensing boards evaluate?

what kinds of protected titles?

-licensing laws establish the scope of practice of practitioners

-licensing boards evaluate entry level qualifications required to offer mental health services to the public under protected titles

-protected titles such as:
"psychologist"
"physician/ psychiatrist"
"marriage and family therapist"
"licensed professional counselor"