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Professional Ethics:
Two Developmental Perspectives
Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D.

 

I. The Development of Ethics Codes for the Mental Health Professions

  Early Ethics Codes
Patterns of Change
 


II. Ethical Developments Within the Mental Health Professions

    New Ethical Issues Raised by Increasing Legal Demands
New Emphasis on The Ethical Importance of Informed Consent
Ethical Issues Raised by Managed Care
Diversity as an Ethical Issue
 


III. Stages of Personal Ethical Development and Their Ethical/Moral Tasks

     
 

IV. Stages of Professional Development and Their Ethical Pitfalls

    Training and Early Career
Mid-Career
Later Career
     
 

V. Implications for Training, for Professional Practice, and for Supervision

 

 

 


Educational Goals:
a. Describe the development of ethical standards within the mental health professions;
b. Describe how my own personal development has affected my professional development;
c. Describe ethical issues most likely to arise at this stage of my professional career.

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The Center for Ethical Practice is approved by
APA (American Psychological Association) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists;
by NASW ( National Association of Social Workers ( as Provider # 886-40-7427);
and by VCA (Virginia Counselors Association) [NBCC Approved Provider #2047].
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