Psychology

Code of Ethics Psychiatrist

Psychometrician
 What is Psychology?

• Course that focus on the science of human behavior

 What is psychiatrist?

Psychiatrist are medical doctors who are experts in mental

health. They specialize in diagnosing and treating people
with mental illness.
 What is the Psychometrician?

Psychometrician is someone who practices the science of

educational and psychological measurement, in the other
words, testing.
 CODE OF ETHICS OF THE
PHILIPPINE PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
 Preambale
The Philippine Psychiatric Association in line with its
objective to promote ethical conduct in practice of psychiatry in
the Philippines recognizes and upholds the basic ethical principles
of truth, beneficence, autonomy, integrity and justice, the UN
Declaration of the Human Rights and the Rights of the Mentally
Disabled, the WPA Declaration of Hawaii and the PMA Code of
Ethics. Cognizant of the diversity in professional orientation and
skills among psychiatrists in the Philippines, the Philippine
Psychiatric Association, herewith provides the following code of
ethics as standards of competence and ethical behavior for
psychiatric practitioners.
 Article I :
The Psychiatrist in the Conduct of his Profession
a. A psychiatrist maintains the dignity and honor of his
profession. His conduct fosters confidence and respect for
himself and for his colleagues and promotes the positive
image of his profession in the community.
b. A psychiatrist acts in accordance with basic moral values.
He obeys all laws specially those that have a bearing in the
practice of his profession.
c. The psychiatrist serves as a role model and his behavior
has implications not only in therapy but also in the training of
future psychiatrists.
 Article I :
The Psychiatrist in the Conduct of his Profession

d. While a psychiatrist puts primacy in practice and method of

healing based on scientific data, he exercises the necessary
open-mindedness and flexibility to consider other methods and
practice of healing that are culturally relevant to the community
he works in.
e. A psychiatrist safeguards the profession. He exposes without
hesitation unethical, incompetent and unscientific practice of
fellow members
 Article II :The Psychiatrist and his Patients
a. A psychiatrist respects the dignity of every man.
b. A psychiatrist protects the patient's human rights.
c. A psychiatrist promotes the best interest of the patient and
protects him from harm.
d. A psychiatrist preserves the confidentiality of his relationship
with his patients.
e. A psychiatrist should be honest and uphold personal and
professional integrity at all times in all aspects of patient
management.
 Article III :The Psychiatrist and his Colleagues

a. A psychiatrist educates other professionals about mental

health and mental illness. He safeguards the standards of the
profession even as he trains non-psychiatrists.
b. A psychiatrist consults with other professionals in doubtful
or difficult cases or in cases where he is not competent.
c. A psychiatrist is prudent and cautious in sharing information
when consulting medical colleagues and professionals upholding
the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.
 Article IV :The Psychiatrist in the Community
a. A psychiatrist practices his profession under conditions free of
unnecessary influence in rendering sound professional judgment and skill.
b. A psychiatrist maintains a high level of social awareness and readily
responds to psycho-social issues and concerns in his community and the
country as a whole.
c. A psychiatrist protects the image of his profession and safeguards the
interest of the patient when exposed to media or the public.
d. A psychiatrist exercises careful judgment in cases involving the right of
the patient to confidentiality vs. the need of the public to know.
e. A psychiatrist follows ethical guidelines in the conduct of research.
CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
FOR PSYCHOLOGY PRACTITIONERS
Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for
Psychology Practitioners

This code presents the principles and standards that shall

govern the norms of conduct and ethics of all registered
Psychologists and Psychometricians in the Philippines. For
purposes of this code, the term “ Psychology practitioners”
shall be used to refer to all registered and licensed
Psychologist and Psychometricians in the Philippines.
 Principle I
Respect for People's Rights and Dignity
Respect for the dignity of persons is the most
fundamental and universally found ethical principle across
geographical and cultural boundaries, and across professional
disciplines. It provides the philosophical foundation for many
of the other ethical principles put forward by professions.
Respect for dignity recognizes the inherent worth of all
human beings, regardless of perceived or real differences in
social status, ethnic origin, gender, capacities, or other such
characteristics. The inherent worth means that all human
beings are worthy equal moral consideration.
 Principle II
Competent Caring for the well-being of persons and peoples
Psychologist make judgments that are reasonable and make sure
that their biases, competence, and limitation don't lead to unjust practices
(Fishers, 2009. p. 318).
Competent caring for the well-being of persons and peoples involves
working for their benefit and, above all, of doing no harm to them. It
includes maximizing benefits, minimizing potential harm, and offsetting or
correcting harm. Competent caring requires the application of knowledge
and skills that are appropriate to the nature of a situation within the social
and cultural context. It also requires the ability to establish interpersonal
relationships that enhance potential benefits and reduce potential harm.
Another requirement is adequate self-knowledge of how one’s values,
experiences, culture, and social context might influence one’s actions and
interpretations.
 Principle III
Integrity
Integrity is vital to the advancement of scientific knowledge
and to the maintenance of public confidence in the discipline of
Psychology. Integrity is based on honesty and on truthful, open and
accurate communication. It includes recognizing, monitoring and
managing potential biases, multiple relationships and other conflicts
of interest that could result in harm and exploitation of people.
Cultural differences exist as regards the appropriate of
professional boundaries, issues on multiple relationships, and on
conflicts of interest. However, regardless of such differences,
monitoring and management are needed to ensure that self-interest
does not interfere with the duty to uphold the best interests of
persons of peoples.
 Principle IV
Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to
Society
Psychology functions as a discipline within the context of human
society. As a science and a profession, it has responsibilities include
contributing knowledge about human behavior and to the persons’
understanding of themselves and others, and using such knowledge to
improve the condition of individuals, families, groups, communities and
society. These responsibilities also include conducting its affairs within the
society in accordance with the highest ethical standards and encouraging
the development of social structures and policies that will benefit all
persons and peoples.