I enjoy reading your post; you provided sound knowledge of the ACA and NAADAC Code of Ethics. “The NAADAC Code of Ethics was written to govern the conduct of its member and it is the accepted standard of conduct for addiction professionals certified by the National Certification Commission.” Therefore, it is the responsibility of the addiction professional to safeguard the integrity of the counseling relationship and to ensure that the client is provided with services that are most beneficial. In all areas of function, the addiction professional is likely to encounter individuals who are vulnerable and exploitable. In such relationships he/she seeks to nurture and support the development of a relationship of equals rather than to take unfair
Evidently everything that took place at Willowbrook was extremely unethical all around. All ten of the principles in the ATRA code of ethics were violated. Willowbrook is a perfect example of how ethics change over time. Even though today you hear stories about abuse and neglect that takes place in nursing homes this type of treatment and this amount of widespread neglect would never happen today. Today there are strict protocols and guidelines in every facility that as a professional you are required to follow.
CMA (AAMA) Core Values, American Medical Association Assistants maintains this living code of ethics document in order to help medical assistants best evolve with the changing landscape of healthcare. Medical Assisting Code of Ethics of the AAMA sets forth principles of ethical and moral conduct as they relate to the medical profession and the particular practice of medical assisting. The Medical Assisting Creed of the AAMA sets forth medical assisting statements of belief. Medical Codes of Ethics Numerous other professional organizations catering to healthcare workers also promote ethical behavior in the workplace by publishing standards of behavior.”
Good evening. Tonight on News Watch, Iron Woman or Gossip Girl? We will be examining the melodramatic treatment of Iron Woman, Courtney Hancock, in Australian mainstream media and see how it positions audiences. Unfortunately, news media has become less about performances and more about scandal, drama and personalities in female sport. These news outlets are making an unambiguous appeal to the voyeuristic audience to boost readership rather than focus on the sport itself.
Team A Amanda Nazario, Andrew Pierson, Jamie Watson, Nardia Martin HCS/335 Code of Ethics Paper Patty Daugherty 11/07/2016 The American Red Cross is an independent humanitarian organization whose sole purpose is to assist the community and the world in a time of need. It has been established and helping many people for many years. The American Red Cross is the crisis responder when there is a natural disaster such as a flood, tornado, wildfire, and even the small house fire. The American Red Cross is there to assist the people who have just experienced such a traumatic moment in their lives and help them to get back on their feet.
When reading the IAMFC Code of Ethics and AAMFT Code of Ethics I found that they compare significantly, much more than they contrast. Many of the principals coincide. For example, the topic of multiple relationships is one of the many principles that parallel in many codes of ethics. The IAMFC Code of Ethics encourages family counselors to “avoid whenever possible multiple relationships, such as business, social, or sexual contacts with any current clients or family members” (Section A). Similarly, the AAMFT Code of Ethics also requires that therapists “make every effort to avoid conditions and multiple relationships with clients that could impair professional judgment or increase the risk of exploitation.
This article on ethics was really interesting and a dilemma that is prevalent within criminal justice. In the article Dr. Steven Davis recognized that students cheating in high school increased by 20% in the 1940 to 75% today. Davis stated, "If students lack ethics in high school and college, then there should be little surprise that they lack ethics in their careers. (2008). " This observation by Davis holds some value, because individuals that is willing to cheat to get ahead, definitely has no problem crossing ethical lines, because in their mind the wrong is acceptable, just as it was when they cheated.
Chris McCandless, whose story is analyzed in Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer, is a young adult who decides to leave his known habits and material belongings behind and live a completely self-sufficient life in the wilderness, a choice which ultimately leads to his death. In doing that, he also forfeits his family and friends. With that in mind, a question can be posed regarding the ethics of said behavior. As a childless, single and financially independent man, Chris McCandless has absolute ownership of his body and thus his decision to continue doing a sport that he knows can kill him is ethically defensible.
Title: The Guiding Principles of my Personal Code of Ethics: An Analysis and Defense Introduction: Ethics play a vital role in shaping our decisions and actions, serving as a moral compass that guides us through the complexities of life. In this essay, I will explore and analyze the values stated in my personal code of ethics, delving into their significance and the impact they have on my decision-making process. By examining the readings by Kirk and Okazawa-Rey, Bobbie Harro, and Anthony Weston, I will provide a comprehensive analysis of my ethical values and their underlying foundations. Furthermore, I will present specific instances where these values were tested, forcing me to re-evaluate their application or make difficult compromises.
Ethics Awareness Inventory Kristeena Stiles PSY/ 490 September 29, 2014 Professor Foster Ethical Awareness Every individual view ethics differently, but individual that understand ethics can very well determine what is right and what is wrong. The understanding on the differences of when to use morals and when to use the ethical side came a difference. In this paper, it will discuss the role and importance of personal ethics by principles, code of conduct, and in psychology.
The selected corporation is the Volkswagen, a German car manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Volkswagen’s corporate website is http://www.vw.com/. According to the International Ethical Business Registry, there has been a dramatic increase in the ethical expectations of businesses and professions over the past ten years. Increasingly, customers, clients and employees are deliberately seeking out those who define the basic ground rules of their operations on a day to day. Volkswagen is no different, hence it created its own code of ethics in order to improve the company’s operation all over the world.
The seven core values of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct are different kind of commitments that we have to follow in order to be in a field of any early childhood care and education. The seven values are: Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle. , Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn. , Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family, recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community and society. , Respect the dignity, work and uniqueness of each individual., Respect diversity in children, families ,and colleagues., And finally, Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.
In health care practice, the four basic principles of health ethics noted as: Autonomy, Justice, Beneficence, and Non-Maleficence are always applicable to all individuals to be considered ethical (Stanford, 2015). Autonomy demands that the patient exercise autonomy of thought, purpose, intention, and engagement when decisions are being made regarding health care processes and procedures. (Stanford, 2015). Hence, the process of making decisions must be free of compulsion or coercion to enable the patient make well-informed informed decisions.
In this memo I will analyze, evaluate, and recommend amendments to the Code of Ethics of The Association of Business Process Management Professionals (ABPMP), and the Standards of Conduct an ABPMP members should use to support the Code of Ethics in their everyday actions and behaviors. Code Key Points The ABPMP bases their Code of Ethics on the phrase “The keystone of professional conduct is integrity”. Beneath that key phrase, there are three key points that are recognized, an obligation to society, an obligation to employer/client, and an obligation to fellow members of ABPMP and colleagues. The obligation to society is simply a vow not to disclose confidential information of another for a personal interest.
According to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, discrimination is defined as “is treating, or proposing to treat, someone unfavorably because of a personal characteristic protected by law” ("Santana," n.d.). These personal characteristics protected by the law include gender, race, religion, disability and so forth. In the United States of America, federal law forbids acts of discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a part of the government that enforces discriminatory laws. If someone feels that he or she is being discriminated against, he or she can legally protect themselves via many forms.
