Psychiatric Ethics
Ethics, from the Greek word ethikos, meaning customary, or na-ture, is the study of standards
of conduct and moral judgment. These two definitions summarize the core
features of ethics. The term customary speaks to the social component of
ethics, while nature emphasizes that the actor’s own character is an
importantcomponent. Ethics also refers to the system or code of morals of a
particular person, religion, group, or profession (Webster’s, 1980). In recent years, professional ethics have evolved
from widely understood principles of etiquette and consideration for dealing
with other members of the profession, to sets of rules that govern the
relationship between a professional and a client or patient (Kelly, 1998).
These modern principles are built upon the most ancient ideal of medical
ethics: first do no harm.
Certain basic assumptions form the framework of
psychi-atric ethics. Society and the medical profession expect the physi-cian
to do the following:
· Deliver
competent, compassionate, and respectful care.
· Deal
honestly with patients and colleagues.
· Act
within the bounds of the law.
· Respect
the rights and autonomy of the patient.
· Be
responsible to the community and society.
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