HUMAN ETHICS: RESPECT

Respect whoever they are (Age, Disability)

Respect the P's way of thinking

Avoid unfair treatment

Explain the bases for their decisions

Clients will be first informed that they can withdraw anytime from research participation or service

If clients withdraw from research, destroy all data that can identify them personally

If clients are referred to alternative sources of help, facilitate the transfer and work with other professionals

Debrief Ps with a conclusion to inform them of the results and nature of the research, to identify any unforeseen harm, discomfort, or misconceptions and arrange assistance ( if needed )

Be careful when discussing sensitive outcomes with research participants

Ensure P's understand the nature, purpose and consequences of professional services or research participation before giving consent

Obtain the informed consent of all P's involved in professional services or research participation

Keep proper records of when, how or from whom the consent is given

Beware of Ps who may be not be legal to give consent

When the informed consent cannot be obtained from the Ps, consult a feasible person for assistance in determining what may be their best interest

When consent of Ps cannot be given, obtain necessary institutional ethics authorities or even peers & colleagues before proceeding

Careful when seeking consent of detained persons

Do not research based on observations of public behavior to where Ps would be reasonably to be observed by strangers to local culture while in a public place, may believe they are unobserved

Inform the P when experiments occur over the required time or the environment or focus of such activities

Protect the privacy of the P if needed to:

Preserve the integrity of the research

Any safeguards required

Nature of deception informed as early as possible

Keep appropriate records

Obtain consent of legal clients clients/ their authorised representatives

Only disclose specifics of the initiating request or event and of the client's authorisation

Record, process and store confidential information avoiding unintended disclosure

Clients should be aware about

a) potentially conflicting or supervening legal and ethical obligations

b) the possibility that the consultation would be shared with colleagues ( only if needed )

c) the possibility that 3rd parties may help in communicating during the activity

Confidentiality will be breached when it concerns

safety of clients

safety of other persons affected by client's behaviour

health, welfare or safety of children/vulnerable adults

Before disclosing any confidential information, a professional colleague will be consulted unless it is a case of emergency

Any breach of confidentiality without consent will be recorded along with the reasons

When disclosing confidential information to clients, confidentiality of other people's information will be safely kept and help in understanding the information will be given

Audio, video or photographic recordings of clients will only be made with clear permission from legal clients/authorised representatives

All colleagues, staff, trainees and supervisees have understood and respect the provisions of this code when dealing with confidential information

Eliminate potential risks to psychological well-being, physical heal, personal values or dignity of Ps

Seek consulation about the potential effects of e.g. martial or family status, sexual orientation, etc.

Ask Ps beforehand about individual factors that might be harmful and inform them about actions that can minimise those risks

Avoid using financial compensation/other inducements for Ps to risk harm beyond their normal lifestyles

Get objective approval of independent advisors when concluding negative consequences from the research and consent of Ps

Inform Ps that withdrawal is not affected by any inducements for participation

Ps can decline any questions and their participation may be stopped when safety issues arise

Alert Ps of unknowing psychological problems that may endanger their well-being with evidences

Be careful when advising Ps about their psychological issues and refer them to other professional services ( if needed )

Animals: Reduce amount of pain, suffering, fear, distress, frustration, boredom and lasting harm