Ethical reasoning in the mental health professions /
Gary G. Ford.
- London : SAGE, 2006.
- 390 p.
A textbook that considers ethical and legal issues in mental health work by providing numerous case studies that encourage students to develop their own framework for ethical reasoning. The author surveys various methods of ethical reasoning and then helps students to apply ethical principles to professional circumstances they will encounter.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-310) and index.
Introduction -- Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct -- Counseling\'s code of ethics -- Models of ethical reasoning and their effectiveness in resolving ethical conflict -- A model of the ethical decision-making process -- Ethical issues in psychotherapy and counseling -- Organizational settings and special populations -- Ethical issues in assessment and testing -- The use of computer technology in professional practice -- Practice and assessment in organizational and business settings -- Ethical issues in teaching and supervision --Ethical issues in research -- Mental health professions and the law -- State boards, ethics committees, and ethics complaints.
Ethical and legal issues in mental health work are considered in this book which provides numerous case studies that encourage students to develop their own framework for ethical reasoning.
Decision making--Moral and ethical aspects Mental health personnel--Professional ethics Psychiatric ethics. Society. Legal ethics & professional conduct Social work Psychological methodology Psychology Medical ethics & professional conduct Mental health services