Beneficence -
- promote the welfare of the individual
- duty to do good
Nonmaleficence -
minimize harm or burden
Respect for persons -
recognize the individual as having unique worth and autonomy
autonomy -
respect and foster self-determination and freedom of action of the individual
justice -
duty to be fair
veracity -
to be truthful
fidelity -
duty to keep promises
competence -
attain and maintain adequate skills and abilities to perform responsibilities
confidentiality -
to respect and protect the privacy of others
consent -
requires health care professionals to follow communication practices; disclosure, comprehension,
and voluntary agreement or permission by the competent individual or surrogate. (Consent may only be
given by individuals who have reached the legal age of consent.)
assent -
expressed approval by the patient; dissent: disapproval. (Assent is the agreement of someone not
able to give legal consent to participate in the activity.
Countertransference -
Recognizing and coping with one's own reactions towards another person's negative pattern of
actions (repeated whining, bullying, complaining, etc). [Handbook, p. 70]
Fiduciary -
Someone who holds something in trust for another; CCLS has an ethical obligation to serve as
fiduciaries.
, Code of Ethics
Principle 1 -
uphold mission and values
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Principle 2 -
maintain objectivity, integrity, and competence
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Principle 3 -
culture must be respected
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Principle 4 -
confidentiality must be respected
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Principle 5 -
improve professional services and practices
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Principle 6 -
make appropriate referrals
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Principle 7 -
respect the duties, competencies and needs of colleagues
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Principle 8 -
always seek knowledge and skills that update and enhance understanding
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Principle 9 -
Carry out ethical research
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Principle 10 -
honor the conclusion of your professional role before a personal relationship begins with someone
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Principle 11 -
Ensure that money never takes precedence over care
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Principle 12 -
Teach ethical principles and provide good learning experiences