PAP Code of Ethics part 1

universal declaration

telling the person who is reading that > this is our goal why we create code of ethics

universal declaration

_ ethical principles for psychologists

universal declaration

speaks to the common moral framework that guides and inspires psychology practitioners worldwide toward highest ethical ideals in their professional and scientific work

universal declaration

(a) evaluate > ethical and moral relevance of their codes of ethics

universal declaration

(b) use a template > guide the development or evolution of their codes of ethics

universal declaration

(c) encourage global thinking about ethics, also encouraging action that's sensitive and responsive to local needs and values

universal declaration

(d) speak with collective voice on matters of ethical concern

4 principles in code of ethics

(a) respect for the dignity of persons and people (b) competent caring for the well-being of persons and peoples (c) integrity (d) professional and scientific responsibilities to society (RCIP)

4 principles in code of ethics

RCIP

respect for the dignity of persons and people

recognizes > inherent worth of all human beings regardless of perceived or real differences in (social status, ethnic origin, gender, capacities or other characteristics)

respect for the dignity of persons and people

inherent worth - all human beings are worthy of equal moral consideration

respect for the dignity of persons and people

respect for > unique worth and inherent dignity of all human being

respect for the dignity of persons and people

respect for > the diversity among people (including those in indigenous communities)

respect for the dignity of persons and people

respect for the customs and beliefs of cultures - excluding beliefs that harm the well being of others.

respect for the dignity of persons and people

free and informed consent

respect for the dignity of persons and people

privacy for individuals, families, groups, and communities

respect for the dignity of persons and people

protection of confidentiality of personal information - even in cases like privacy of person to parents best advice is to tell the parents to ask the person directly

respect for the dignity of persons and people

fairness and justice in treatment of person and people

respect for the dignity of persons and people

respect for environment. no matter where they live and ensures a safe haven for dignified human existence

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

maximize benefits

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

minimize potential harm

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

application of knowledge and skills > appropriate for nature of situation, social and cultural knowledge. we have to be competent to make sure what we do is applicable to the person ex: a person is no read no right would you give him a test that is difficult to understand for example a waze.

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

requires adequate self-knowledge of how one's values, experiences, and social context - make sure not be bias. ex: you are a catholic the person is atheist don't let that influence your interpretations

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

active concern for the well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities in delivery of psychological services face to face or online platform

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

taking care to do no harm

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

correcting or offsetting harmful effects that have occurred as result in their activities

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

developing and maintaining competence

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

self knowledge of how their own values, attitudes, experiences, and social contexts influence their actions, interpretations, choices, and recommendations

competent caring for well-being of persons and people

respect for the ability of individuals - help them but let them help themselves too

Integrity

based on honesty, truthful and prudent, open and accurate communications

Integrity

recognizing, monitoring, reporting, and managing > potential biases, multiple relationships, and other conflicts of interest that may result in harm and exploitation of person

Integrity

avoiding incomplete disclosure of information unless complete disclosure is culturally inappropriate or violates confidentiality or carries potential harm to person

Integrity

maximizing impartiality and minimizing biases - make fair, balanced, and objective decisions of judgements without letting personal feelings, preferences, or stereotypes affect you

Integrity

not exploiting person for personal professional financial gain. ex: i'm an Rpm, buy this supplement it will make you intelligent

Integrity

avoiding conflicts of interest and declaring them when cannot be avoided or appropriate to avoid. ex: you are business partner with the boss of your client and that boss is the problem of your client

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

contribute > to the knowledge about human behavior and to person's understanding of themselves and others. using that knowledge to improve the condition of people

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

conducting affairs with highest ethical standards and encourage the development of social structures and policies that benefit all people

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

increase scientific and professional knowledge in ways that allow promotion of well-being of society and its all members

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

use psychological knowledge for beneficial purposes and to protect such knowledge from misused, used incompetently, or made useless

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

conduct affairs that are ethical and consistent promoting the well-being of society

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

promotes highest ethical ideas in scientific, professional, and educational activities of its members

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

adequately train and supervise its members in their ethical responsibilities and required competencies

professional and scientific responsibilities to society

develop ethical awareness, sensitivity, and to be self correcting as possible

ethical issues

Misuse of the psychology professional's works.

ethical issues

Conflicts between ethics and law, regulations or other governing legal authority (if ethical board cannot resolve it, we return it to law)

Conflicts between ethics and law, regulations or other governing legal authority

if ethical board cannot resolve it, we return it to law

ethical issues

Conflicts between ethics and organizational demands (code of ethics trump org demands)

Conflicts between ethics and organizational demands

code of ethics trump org demands

ethical issues

Informal resolution of ethical violations (we can call out other people informally if possible. in private if possible)

Informal resolution of ethical violations

we can call out other people informally if possible. in private if possible

ethical issues

Reporting ethical violations - informal resolution is not enough, we can file a formal report to PAP - this not apply when an intervention would violate confidentiality rights ex: client reports the psychologist, ethical boards can ask the client for their confidential information

Reporting ethical violations

informal resolution is not enough, we can file a formal report to PAP - this not apply when an intervention would violate confidentiality rights ex: client reports the psychologist, ethical boards can ask the client for their confidential information

ethical issues

cooperating with ethics committee - when investigated you need to comply lalo kapag wala naman malalabag na confidentiality

cooperating with ethics committee

when investigated you need to comply lalo kapag wala naman malalabag na confidentiality

ethical issues

improper complaints -yung mga hindi totoong complaints

improper complaints

yung mga hindi totoong complaints

ethical issues

unfair discrimination against complainants and respondents - we do not discriminate against complainants and respondents of ethical complaints by denying their employment, advancement, admissions to academic, tenure or promotion

unfair discrimination against complainants and respondents

we do not discriminate against complainants and respondents of ethical complaints by denying their employment, advancement, admissions to academic, tenure or promotion

competencies

(a) boundaries of competence (b) providing services in emergencies (c) maintaining competence (d) bases for scientific and professional judgments (e) personal problems and conflicts (f) delegations of works to others

boundaries of competence

RA 10029

RA 10029

psychometrician's work is to give test, give intake interview, and assess but with supervisions

boundaries of competence

ensuring that we are competent to provide service to people in need - proper training, education, certification

providing services in emergencies

Rpms can offer therapy/assessment in emergency situations - if the need is immediate like life or death situation

providing services in emergencies

after the emergency refer the client to the right professional

maintaining competence

continuing professional development (CPD) - psychologist (15 CPD points) psychometricians (10 CPD points)

bases for scientific and professional judgments

evidence-based testing, assessment, and intervention

delegations of works to others

delegating work to professional that can do the work competently

personal problems and conflicts

do not engage with clients if you have personal problem and you are not okay

human relations

(a) unfair discrimination (b) sexual harassment (RA 7877) (c) other harassment (d) avoiding harm (e) multiple relationships (f) conflict of interest

RA 7877

Philippine anti-sexual harassment act

human relations

(h) third-party requests for services (clarify the roles, scope and limitations) (i) exploitative relationships (j) cooperation with other professionals (k) informed consent (l) psychological services delivered to or through organizations (m) interruption of psychological services (relocation, illness, death, etc.)

confidentiality

our duty to safeguard any information divulged by clients

confidentiality

limitations of confidentiality - minors, danger to self/others, risks of privacy w/mode of info transfer (fax machine, emails, cloud), subpoena

confidentiality

minimizing invasions of privacy - case consultations with colleagues (clients need to know that you will be consulting with your colleagues)

confidentiality

disclosure - disclosed information must be protected from misuse. ex: you received subpoena from the judge the clients data should only be for the eyes of the judge only

confidentiality

disclosure - in the situation when confidential information is needed to be shared w/schools etc. it needs to be sure that only qualified

psychology practitioners will supervise such releases