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Choosing an Ethical Decision-Making Model
and Teaching It To Others
A Step-By-Step Guide to Ethical Decision Making
Mary Alice Fisher, Ph.D.
Monday, October 25, 2010 - DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville VA - 3 CEs

  INTRODUCTION:
Why Use A Formal Model for Making Decisions?

  I. Models for Consideration  
   

•Knapp & VandeCreek (2006) - 5 steps
•Forester-Miller & Davis (1996) - 7 steps
•Mattison (2000) - 7 steps
•Haas & Malouf (2005) - 10 steps
•Koocher & Keith-Spiegel (2008) - 10 steps
•Pope & Vasquez (2007) - 18 steps
•Fisher (2005) Combined Model - 4 stages, 14 steps

 
       
 

II. Model for Resolving Conflicts Between Ethics and Laws

    •Knapp, Gottlieb, Berman, & Handelsman (2007)  
       
 

III. Circumstances for Using an Ethical Decision-Making Model

   

•The Ethics Code and laws are silent on the matter
•The applicable ethical standard seems vague, requiring professional judgment
•The Ethics Code conflicts with the law or your agency's policies
•You believe you have "Supererogatory Duties" that may apply
•You have personal values you believe should be considered in the decision

       
 

IV. Trying Out Each Model With A "Hypothetical" Dilemma

V. Choosing A Model For Your Own Use

VI. Testing Your Model Using Dilemmas From Your Practice

VII. Teaching Your Model to Others

 

 

  Educational Goals:
(a) Describe the steps in one or more models for ethical decision making.
(b) Indicate which model might be most helpful for your own purposes or for teaching others.
(c) Practice using your favorite model with clinical dilemmas and
(d) Decide how you might teach it to others.

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