ACC Ethics Doc

Question 1

The ACA ethics doc outline 5 moral principle. Name them

Answer 1

1. Autonomy
2. Justice
3. Beneficence
4. Non-maleficence
5. Fidelity

Question 2

When is it helpful to lean on moral principles?

Answer 2

When a situation falls outside of the ethical guidelines expressly address

Question 3

Outline Autonomy

Answer 3

• Independence/FoC for client
• RC to encourage client to make own decision on own values
  2 NB Considerations:
• help client understand impact of decision (how it may be received/impinge on others
• does client have the ability to make sound and rational decisions (then not allowed to act of Ds that could harm)

Question 4

Outline Non-maleficence (3 points)

Answer 4

• causing no harm to others
• most critical of all Ps
• no intentional harm, and no engaging in risk of harm

Question 5

Outline Beneficence
1 point

Answer 5

• RC’s duty to contribute to welfare of the client (do good, prevent harm)

Question 6

Outline Justice (1 point)

Answer 6

• treat individuals differently when and it is necessary (basically equity)

Question 7

Outline Fidelity (2 points)

Answer 7

• notion of loyalty, faithfulness, commitment honoring
• needed for trust of client and therefore and effective relationship

Question 8

List the steps in the ACA Ethical Decision Making Model

Answer 8

1. Identify the problem
2. Apply code of ethics (may solve it, if not, proceed w step three)
3. Determine nature and dimensions of dilemma
4. Generate potential courses of action (enlist colleagues)
5. Consider consequences (for ALL parties), determine course
6. Evaluate course of action (justice, publicity, universality)
7. Implement course of action (and follow up)

Question 9

Outline step 1 in the ACA’s EDM Model

Answer 9

Identify the problem:
- gather as much info a.p.
- specific and objective (facts only)
- seek legal advice if legal problem
- Is it related to the actions of
a) myself
b) the client/client’s SOs
c) institution’s guidelines/policies

*helpful to apply guidelines if its a guideline problem

Question 10

Outline step 3 of the ACA’s EDM model

Answer 10

Four avenues to follows to ensure one has considered all dimensions:
- consider moral principles and determine which takes priority in this case (challenging!)
- review literature, use most current thinking
- consult colleagues/sups for perspective
- consult professional associations

Question 11

Van Hoose and Paradise suggest that an RC is likely acting ethically is what 4 conditions are met?

Answer 11

1. they have maintain personal/professional honesty
2. include the best interests of the client
3. not malice or personal gain
4. can justify actions as best judgement given state of affairs and profession