Boundaries and Ethics

Question 1

Boundaries

Answer 1

the limits that protect the space between professional’s power and client’s vulnerability

Question 2

Ethics

Answer 2

standards of behaviour and practice that tell us how we ought to act in certain situations

Question 3

Ethics are not

Answer 3

the law
about what is socially or culturally right
science
about feelings
about you

Question 4

Code of Ethics

Answer 4

a set of broad-based statements centered around 3 key principles: equity and justice, respect for people, personal and professional responsibility

Question 5

Code of Conduct

Answer 5

identifies a number of specific issues likely to emerge in a practice setting and provides further guidance