Running head: COMPARING CODES OF ETHICS 1 Comparing Codes of Ethics Heather Lewis Walden University COUN 6306 Dr. Vicki Coleman September 10‚ 2013 Comparing Codes of Ethics Mental health counselors have to follow rules‚ and guidelines also known as codes of ethics. There are many ethical and legal issues in the field of counseling. Codes of ethics are designed to protect the client as well as the counselor. “Most fundamentally‚ they exist to protect and promote the
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Counselors’ insensitivity toward gay people: Consequences and how to avoid it All professionals in the health field are governed by codes of ethics. These codes exist to well protect the welfare of the patient or client; but also to safeguard professionals of possible legal actions against them. Ethical codes should to be followed to the letter. In the area of psychological counseling‚ ethical dilemmas‚ consequences‚ responsibilities‚ and solutions should be considered prior to events take place; anticipation
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As nursing professionals we must be guided by the Code of Ethics‚ which governs and guides us in the right way we should behave as professionals. According to the ANA there are nine provisions that rule the practice of the profession. These are: Autonomy that is the right to choose what happens to our own self. One must be capable to comprehend completely the informed information to make a choice with the four important components liberty‚ self-determination‚ independence and agency. Beneficence
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APTA Core Ethics and the RIPS Model The APTA Code of Ethics and Standards for Practice has been my moral compass and my premise in having a sound practice of physical therapy. I am no stranger to the many changes that has occurred in healthcare throughout the 14 years of my practice here in the United States. The tasks of delivering patient care have become challenging and at times complicated by ethical dilemmas brought by either medical insurance‚ pressure from management‚ or time constraints
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According to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (2008)‚ social workers are required to “pursue social change‚ particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people” (p. 3). This ethical standard is guided by the principle of social justice that is used to help those that are disadvantaged in society by ensuring they have access to equal opportunities as well as‚ social inclusion (CITE). Reflecting on this view and it’s connection to this
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Statement of Ethics Statement of Ethics Table of contents Using the Statement of Ethics The 3 Basic Beliefs and Guiding Principles Introduction Who is Covered What Law Applies Associate Responsibilities Additional Responsibilities for Management Associates Discipline for Violations 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 Leading with Integrity in Our Marketplace Fair Competition Intentional Dishonesty Financial Integrity Insider Trading Restrictive Trade Practices 19 19 19 20 20 21 Leading with
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Code of Ethics 1. Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle. Through my studies of early childhood I have a better understanding how imperative it is for each child to have a safe‚ healthy and well-rounded childhood to make them functional and successful adults. As a teacher‚ it will be my task to create the secure environment and guide each child through this valuable stage of development. As a mother of an eight year old and a three year old‚ I have been
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professional it is part of our job to ensure the wellbeing of others through what is created‚ as well as abiding by the law simultaneously. Several ideas need to be considered when acting morally and ethically‚ such as following a certain standard (Code of ethics)‚ and morality‚ based on some sort of ideology of personal beliefs. A case study will be examined to compare what is morally and ethically correct‚ as opposed to what really happens in the real world because of uncontrolled variables like resources
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McBride Financial Services Code of Ethics * All Employees must ensure they follow all laws and regulations while conducting their business. Laws and regulations are in place to ensure all companies and their employees conduct their business in an ethical manner. * Employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner as well as behave professionally at all times. * While interacting with customers always be honest and sincere because you are speaking on
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Value Neutrality Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethics October 30‚ 2013 Value Neutrality The beliefs and values of an individual are formed from birth to adulthood through personal‚ cultural‚ and social experiences. Determining what is right from wrong depends on our own personal value system and what we choose to let influence our attitudes and behaviors. Without values we would be incapable of identifying areas in our lives that need changing. Change can come easy
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