Ethical Practice and Legislation
Ethical Practice and Legislation Michelle Millan
University of the Rockies
6/21/2013
Abstract
The American Psychological Association’s work towards establishing the ethical code of conduct is to assist psychologists with maintaining integrity and building trust with their clients. The guidelines that have been set forth come from years of experience by members of the APA dating back decades. They have earned their respect and acknowledgement with their efforts to train, educate and implement the code of ethics for psychologists to utilize daily. The ethical code of conduct is a vital part of a psychologists work. The APA created the informed consent to prepare the patient to understand the professional and legal aspects of counseling with the intention to engage the client with their own treatment while setting boundaries and limitations for the psychologists and patients. The APA takes pride in understanding the importance of conflicts with legislation and provides steps to address those situations. The American Psychological Association continues to strive towards assessing and revising any ethical codes that may need adjustment and will remain a foundation in the world of psychology.
Ethical Practice and Legislation The APA Ethical Code of Conduct was established well over fifty years ago. The core reasons the APA developed best ethical practices is to create an explicit value system that is applicable to a full range of activities and role relationships. The APA Ethical code of conduct was developed by members of psychology who wanted to establish the broadest ideas that allow for revision and development and were written broadly to tolerate unique situations. The APA ethical code of conduct is recognized to protect the integrity of the field of psychology. The APA ethical code of conduct begins with the informed consent allowing the patient to fully understand the process of treatment
University of the Rockies
6/21/2013
Abstract
The American Psychological Association’s work towards establishing the ethical code of conduct is to assist psychologists with maintaining integrity and building trust with their clients. The guidelines that have been set forth come from years of experience by members of the APA dating back decades. They have earned their respect and acknowledgement with their efforts to train, educate and implement the code of ethics for psychologists to utilize daily. The ethical code of conduct is a vital part of a psychologists work. The APA created the informed consent to prepare the patient to understand the professional and legal aspects of counseling with the intention to engage the client with their own treatment while setting boundaries and limitations for the psychologists and patients. The APA takes pride in understanding the importance of conflicts with legislation and provides steps to address those situations. The American Psychological Association continues to strive towards assessing and revising any ethical codes that may need adjustment and will remain a foundation in the world of psychology.
Ethical Practice and Legislation The APA Ethical Code of Conduct was established well over fifty years ago. The core reasons the APA developed best ethical practices is to create an explicit value system that is applicable to a full range of activities and role relationships. The APA Ethical code of conduct was developed by members of psychology who wanted to establish the broadest ideas that allow for revision and development and were written broadly to tolerate unique situations. The APA ethical code of conduct is recognized to protect the integrity of the field of psychology. The APA ethical code of conduct begins with the informed consent allowing the patient to fully understand the process of treatment