Extract from the Ethical Framework
13.听We must be competent to deliver the services being offered to at least fundamental听professional standards or better. When we consider satisfying professional standards听requires consulting others with relevant expertise, seeking second opinions, or making听referrals, we will do so in ways that meet our commitments and obligations for client听confidentiality and data protection.
14.听We will keep skills and knowledge up to date by:
a. reading professional journals, books and/or reliable electronic resources
b. keeping ourselves informed of any relevant research and evidence-based guidance
c. discussions with colleagues working with similar issues
d. reviewing our knowledge and skills in supervision or discussion with experienced听practitioners
e. regular continuing professional development to update knowledge and skills
f. keeping up to date with the law, regulations and any other requirements, including听guidance from this Association, relevant to our work
15.听We will keep accurate records that:
- are adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the type of service being听provided
- comply with the applicable data protection requirements 鈥� see听
16.听We will collaborate with colleagues over our work with specific clients where this is听consistent with client consent and will enhance services to the client.
17.听We will work collaboratively with colleagues to improve services and offer mutual听support 鈥� see听56鈥�59 Working with colleagues and in teams.
18.听We will maintain our own physical and psychological health at a level that enables us to听work effectively with our clients 鈥� see听91 Care of self as a practitioner.
19.听We will be covered by adequate insurance when providing services directly or听indirectly to the public.
20.听We will fulfil the ethical principles and values set out in this听Ethical Framework听regardless of whether working online, face-to-face or using any other methods of听communication. The technical and practical knowledge may vary according to how听services are delivered but all our services will be delivered to at least fundamental听professional standards or better.
FAQs
Do we always have to keep records even if this will deter clients away from seeking our services or clients want our services but won鈥檛 consent to keeping those records?
What do you see as the distinctive ethical challenges to working online?
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