Clinical Psychology

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Clinical Psychology

Ethical boundaries in Clinical Psychology

There are by far five general principles of ethics being practiced in Clinical Psychology. These ethical boundaries are created as aspiration to guide psychologists headed for the utmost ideals of psychology (APA, 2010). These introductory principles are not imposable rules; however, they should be measured by practitioners in order to disembark at an ethical course of action. Most of the ethical codes are written in broader perspective, so that practitioner can apply them in variety of roles. They are primarily context driven, rather than exhaustive. The fact is that ethical boundaries' standards do not comprehensively differentiate between ethical or unethical.

The five general ethical boundaries in for a practitioner of clinical psychology are as follows.

Beneficence and Non-maleficence

Psychologists strive to do no harm to people while practicing. In professional realm, psychologists have to preserve the wellbeing and privileges of the people, with whom they are interacting professionally, and other subordinate individuals, and the safety of other living thing, including animals and plants, as their subject of research (APA, 2010).

Fidelity and Responsibility

This principle refers that practitioner should honor its trustworthiness. Psychologist should maintain standards and should limit themselves in the appropriate responsibilities of their conduct (PACFA, 2001). However, to manage discrepancies of interests that may lead to exploitation or harm, practitioner should regard himself/herself as trustworthy for his/her clients, corporation, professionals and institutions.



Integrity

Psychologists are required to endorse honesty, accuracy and unwariness in their practice and teaching of psychology. It is obligatory for every practitioner not to cheat, steal, or fraud with his/her clients, corporation, professionals and institutions (APA, 2010). However, in situations where deception becomes ethical to make the most of benefits and reduce harm, it is obligatory for practitioner to evaluate need versus consequences comprehensively (PACFA, 2001).

Justice

Psychologists must recognize that equality and justice is each individual's privilege. Justice should be maintained and equal quality in the procedures, processes and services must be provided to every client. Psychologists should practice reasonable verdicts and take precautions to make sure that no biases, competence or expertise would lead to any unjust practice (PACFA, 2001).

Respect for People's right and Dignity

Psychologists should understand that particular protection is necessary to protect the rights and well being of their clients, corporation, professionals and institutions (APA, 2010). It is also important that psychologist should aware of and respect culture, ethnicities, role differences, age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, language, socio-economic status ...