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The code of ethics for the health education profession : a case study book / by Jerrold S. Greenberg.

Holman Biotech Commons RA440 .G728 2001
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Greenberg, Jerrold S.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Health education--Case studies.
Health education.
Professional ethics--Case studies.
Professional ethics.
Medical ethics--Case studies.
Medical ethics.
Health Education.
Ethics, Professional.
Ethics, Medical.
Medical Subjects:
Health Education.
Ethics, Professional.
Ethics, Medical.
Genre:
Case studies.
Physical Description:
ix, 117 pages ; 24 cm
Place of Publication:
Boston : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2001.
Contents:
Health 1
Health Education 2
Ethics and Morality 3
Implications for Health Education 5
The Development of the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession 5
Chapter 2 Responsibility to the Public 11
Rights of People to Make Their Own Informed Decisions 11
Balancing Benefits and Harms 14
Not Misrepresenting or Exaggerating 16
Speaking Out on Issues 19
Being Honest About Qualifications and Limitations 20
Ensuring Privacy and Dignity 22
Involving Clients in the Change Process 24
The Rights of Others to Diverse Views 25
Equal Opportunity of Professional Services 27
Chapter 3 Responsibility to the Profession 31
Maintaining Competence 31
Nondiscriminatory Practices for Professionals 34
Responsible Criticism of the Profession 36
Contributing to the Development of the Profession 38
Refraining from Conflict-of-Interest Actions 39
Recognizing Others' Contributions 41
Chapter 4 Responsibility to Employers 45
Presenting Qualifications Honestly 45
Using Appropriate Standards, Theories, and Guidelines 47
Promised Outcomes or Acceptance of Conditions 49
Conflict of Interest 50
Considering Employers' Aims 52
Maintaining Professional Competence 54
Chapter 5 Responsibility in the Delivery of Health Education 57
Unacceptable Strategies and Methods 57
Being Informed and Contributing to State-of-the-Art Health Education 59
Evaluation of Programs 61
Change by Choice, Not Coercion 63
Communicating Potential Outcomes 65
Chapter 6 Responsibility in Research and Evaluation 69
Protection from Harm 69
Voluntary Consent: Regard for Privacy and Dignity 71
Respect for Research Participants 73
Confidentiality of Information 75
Crediting the Contributions of Others 79
Discussing Consultation Reports 81
Reporting Research Results Accurately and in a Timely Fashion 82
Chapter 7 Responsibility in Professional Preparation 87
Nondiscriminatory Selection 87
A Healthy Educational Environment 90
Being Prepared, Providing Feedback, and Being Fair 92
Career Counseling and Employment Assistance 94
Providing Adequate Supervision 96
Functions Served by Codes of Ethics 99
Enforcement of Codes of Ethics 100
What Now? 100
Appendix A Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession 103
Article I Responsibility to the Public 103
Article II Responsibility to the Profession 104
Article III Responsibility to Employers 104
Article IV Responsibility in the Delivery of Health Education 105
Article V Responsibility in Research and Evaluation 105
Article VI Responsibility in Professional Preparation 106
Appendix B Ethics and Policy Governing Faculty and Students 107
The Policy 108.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
076371691X
OCLC:
45207945

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