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Chapter 18:

Chapter 18:. Avoiding the “Slippery S lope” of Ethical P roblems by Using a Declaration of Professional S ervices. Overview. Introduction Go over each section of the document Go over similar documents from the psychology and the medical field Questions References.

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  1. Chapter 18: Avoiding the “Slippery Slope” of Ethical Problems by Using a Declaration of Professional Services

  2. Overview Introduction Go over each section of the document Go over similar documents from the psychology and the medical field Questions References

  3. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone followed the rules? To prevent ethics problems from occurring, the solution that the authors propose is the use of the “Declaration of Professional Practice and Procedures for Behavior Analyst?

  4. Parts of the document: Area of Expertise Professional Relationship, Limitations and Risks Client Responsibilities Code of Conduct Confidentiality Appointments, Fees and Emergencies

  5. Area of Expertise Clients should know basic academic information about you How long you have been in the field Specialty

  6. Professional Relationship, Limitations and Risks What I do Explain basis for behavior analysis services Work with clients and rely on client’s input Treating client and others

  7. Professional Relationship, Limitations and Risks

  8. Professional Relationship, Limitations and Risks How I Work Work to achieve important life goals for the client Important to state to parents that we do not make judgments about behavior We reach out to parents, teachers and other individuals who are significant in client’s life (with permission) We are not in the cure business and do not guarantee results

  9. Professional Relationship, Limitations and Risks

  10. Client Responsibilities Expect full co-operation, honesty and involvement in clients treatment Honesty and accuracy of data Drugs and Medication that the client might be on Include policy on keeping to appointments, tardiness, etc.

  11. Client Responsibilities

  12. Code of Conduct Make sure clients are aware of the strict Guidelines for Responsible Conduct Make a copy of the guidelines and highlight key sections Direct them to the BCBA website and make them aware of it Important to include a statement on gift and invitation to personal events/parties

  13. Code of Conduct

  14. Confidentiality Inform clients that any information they disclose to you will be kept confidential Inform clients of the limits to confidentiality Check local laws on abuse and neglect to be included in your declaration http://www.nj.gov/dcf/abuse/how/

  15. Confidentiality

  16. Appointments, Fees and Emergencies Spell out details on how appointments are made, how billing is handled and how what happens when emergencies occur Rule for phone calls-giving out cell phone numbers? What rules do you have in place for this? How is billing done? And state who should be contacted if there are implications.

  17. Appointments, Fees and Emergencies

  18. Discussion, Agreement, Signatures, Date, and Distribute The client and the behavior analyst should sign the declaration Witness should be present to ensure signatures are authentic Date document Provide a copy for the family and one to keep in your files

  19. Discussion, Agreement, Signatures, Date, and Distribute

  20. Universal Declaration Ethical Principles for Psychologist Respect for the dignity of persons and people Competent caring for the well-being of persons and people Integrity Professional and scientific responsibilities to society

  21. Declaration of Professional Responsibility Medicine’s Social Contract with Humanity

  22. Questions?

  23. References • American Medical Association, (2001). Declaration of Professional Responsibility http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-ethics/declaration-professional-responsibility.page • American Psychological Association, (2008). Universal Declaration Ethical Principles for Psychologist • http://www.apa.org/international/pi/2008/10/gauthier.aspx • Bailey, J.S., & Burch, M. R. (2010). Twenty-five essential skills & strategies for the professional behavior analyst. New York: Routledge Publishing. • Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct (new 4th edition) • http://www.bacb.com/index.php?page=57

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