Ethical principles

Question 1

11 principles codes of ethics

Answer 1

1. Psychiatrists shall respect the humanity, dignity and autonomy of patients
2. Psychiatrists shall not exploit patients
3. Psychiatrists shall provide the best attainable care for their patients
4. Psychiatrists shall maintain the privacy and confidentiality of patients and their families
5. Psychiatrists shall seek valid consent from their patients before undertaking any procedure, treatment or provision of a report for legal of other purposes.
6. Psychiatrists must not misuse their professional knowledge and skills
7. Psychiatrists involved in clinical research shall adhere to ethical principles emboded in recognised national and international guidelines
8. Psychiatrists shall develop, maintain and share their professional knowledge and skills with colleagues, trainees and students, and with patients and their families
9. Psychiatrists have a duty to attend to their own health and wellbeing and that of their colleagues, including trainees and students
10. Psychiatrists shall uphold the integrity of the medical profession
11. Psychiatrists shall strive to improve mental health services, to promote community awareness of mental illness and its treatment and prevention, and to eliminate discrimination against people with mental illness