ethical terms 1

8 principles that guide ethical professional behavior

1. Respect

2. Client autonomy and self-determination

3. Veracity

4. Proportionality

5. Non-malfeasance

6. Beneficence

7. Confidentiality

8. Justice

Dual relationships

Any situation where multiple roles exist between practitioners and clients

Ex: Friends, family, or business associates

Cultural competency

Set of behaviors, attitudes, and policies enabling professionals to interact effectively with others in cross-cultural situations

Sympathy

Commingling of own feelings and feelings of others without differentiation

Empathy

Desire to understand what another person is experiencing without mistaking it for your own

Respect

Ability to accept another person's beliefs despite your own personal beliefs

Therapeutic relationship

Relationship between a practitioner and client that allows the practitioner to apply their professional knowledge and expertise to help clients achieve their treatment goals

Justice

Obligation to act on the basis of fairness, equality, and non-discrimination

Fidelity

Requires that professionals remain loyal and dedicated to clients, keep their promises, and honor their commitments

Non-malfeasance

Requires professionals to "do no harm," and to act in ways that avoid harm

Beneficence

Obligates professionals to act in ways that benefit the well-being of others

Veracity

Obligation to tell the truth

Autonomy

Respecting the rights of competent individuals to make their own decisions

Professionalism

Adherence to a set of values and obligations; formally agreed-upon codes of conduct; and reasonable expectations of clients, colleagues, and coworkers

Standards of practice

Broader document, which includes guidance for business practices, sexual misconduct prevention, and ethical principles like confidentiality

Code of Ethics

A formal set of professional principles that guides a massage therapist's conduct ano decision-making to protect clients, the public, and the profession.

Code of Ethics terms

1. Respect for the dignity of people: Massage therapists will maintain respect for the interests, dignity, rights, and needs of all clients, staff and colleaques.

2. Responsible caring: Competent, quality client care will be provided at the highest standard possible.

3. Integritv in relationships: At all times, the professional will behave with integrity, honesty, and diligence in practice and duties

4. Responsibility to society: Massage professionals are responsible and accountable to society and shall conduct themselves in a manner that maintains high ethical standards.