Ethical, Legal, Professional, Or Clinical Dilemma

Collect as much information as you can about the situation and the patient’s history. In doing so, you will be able to set targets about the situation. Write down ideas on paper in clarity. Outline the facts, assumptions, hypotheses, or reservations. There are several questions you should ask yourself: Is it an ethical, legal, professional, or clinical problem? Is it a combination of more than one of these? If a legal question exists, seek legal advice. Is it related to a client? Is it related to the institution their policies and procedures? How can I use guidelines?
2-Apply Code of Ethics
After addressing the issue, refer to the Code of Ethics (ACA, 2005) related to that issue. Is it applicable or not in the situation? If applicable follow the course of action indicated to resolution of the problem. To be able to apply the ethical standards, it is essential that you have read them carefully and that you understand their implications.
You should try to examine the problem and its dimensions carefully. (a) Consider the reverent moral principles. Decide which principles apply to the given situation, and determine priority for this case. (b) Review the relevant professional literature to ensure that you are using the most appropriate professional thinking in reaching a good decision. (c) Consult with experienced professional colleagues and/or supervisors. They may also be able to identify different aspects of the dilemma that you are not viewing neutrally, (d) Consult your national professional associations .they can provide help with the dilemma.
5- Consider the potential consequences of all options and determine a course of action.
You should consider potential outcomes of all options you generate to resolve the problem. By doing so, you will be able to select most relevant and