When laws and ethics collide: What should psychologists do?

Samuel Knapp; Michael Gottlieb; Jason Berman; Mitchell M. Handelsman

doi:10.1037/0735-7028.38.1.54

When laws and ethics collide: What should psychologists do?

Samuel Knapp, Michael Gottlieb, Jason Berman, Mitchell M. Handelsman

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Abstract

At times the laws under which psychologists function may appear to contradict generally recognized ethical values and/or good clinical care. When these circumstances arise, psychologists must determine if a conflict really exists and, if so, seek solutions that reconcile respect for the law with their ethical values. At times, psychologists may decide to follow the law despite their ethical concerns. At other times, they may determine that a conscientious objection is warranted. The authors recommend options to consider when these situations arise and offer a decision-making process. PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	54-59
Number of pages	6
Journal	Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.38.1.54
State	Published - Feb 2007

Keywords

Ethical decision making
Laws
Principle-based ethics
Virtue ethics

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General Psychology

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