Week 5: Meaningful Mental Health Care Flashcards
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Core Message
Psychologists must adhere to ethical principles to ensure responsible, respectful, and professional conduct.
Type of Text
Book for psychologists containing ethical codes.
Audience
Psychologists.
Responsibility
Psychologists must recognize their professional and scientific responsibility towards individuals, their environment, and society. They are accountable for their conduct and must prevent misuse of their services and results.
Integrity
Psychologists should strive for integrity in science, education, and professional practice. They must act with honesty, fairness, and transparency towards individuals, clearly defining their roles and acting accordingly.
Respect
Psychologists must respect fundamental rights and dignity, including privacy, confidentiality, self-determination, and autonomy, within legal and professional constraints.
Expertise
Psychologists should maintain a high level of expertise, recognizing the limits of their knowledge and experience. They should provide services only within their qualifications and competencies.