Navigating the Nuances: A Matrix of Considerations for Ethical-Legal Dilemmas

At one time or another, we all have encountered cases with serious ethical and legal implications. How can we know that we have thoroughly explored every facet of these dilemmas? The authors present a 7-category matrix of the following considerations: moral principles and personal values, clinical a...

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Published in:Professional psychology, research and practice research and practice, 1999-10, Vol.30 (5), p.495-503
Main Authors: Downing Hansen, Nancy, Goldberg, Susan G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioethics
Codes of Ethics
Confidentiality
Decision Making
Disclosure
Education, Professional
Ethical Analysis
Ethics, Professional
Human
Humans
Law
Legislation, Medical
Malpractice
Managed Care Programs
Professional Ethics
Professional-Patient Relations
Psychologists
Psychology
Psychology - ethics
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, Group
Theories
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Summary:At one time or another, we all have encountered cases with serious ethical and legal implications. How can we know that we have thoroughly explored every facet of these dilemmas? The authors present a 7-category matrix of the following considerations: moral principles and personal values, clinical and cultural considerations, ethics codes, agency or employer policies, statutes, rules and regulations, and case law. Two clinical examples illustrate the usefulness of this multidimensional framework for professional psychologists. Implications and applications for practitioners and ethics educators are also discussed.
ISSN:0735-7028
1939-1323
DOI:10.1037/0735-7028.30.5.495