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Role conflict and confidentiality in multidisciplinary athlete support programmes.
D Collins1, P Moore, D Mitchell
1Department of Physical Education, Sport and Leisure Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|June 23, 1999
Summary
This study addresses ethical conflicts faced by medical and scientific staff supporting elite athletes. It presents an athlete charter to clarify roles, communication, and responsibilities, aiding conflict resolution in sports medicine.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Ethics
- Professional Conduct
Background:
- Multidisciplinary support for elite performers is increasing.
- This rise in support has led to greater ethical, professional, and legal conflicts.
- Existing guidance for resolving these conflicts is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key issues in providing effective multidisciplinary support to elite athletes.
- To address the specific roles of medical and scientific staff in relation to coaches and performers.
- To present a practical tool for resolving ethical conflicts in sports.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on ethical challenges in sports medicine and science.
- Analysis of roles and relationships between medical staff, scientific staff, coaches, and athletes.
- Development and case-study application of an athlete charter.
Main Results:
- Key ethical, professional, and legal issues were identified.
- The roles and interrelationships of support staff, coaches, and athletes were clarified.
- An athlete charter was successfully implemented to resolve ethical conflicts.
Conclusions:
- Clear guidelines and tools like the athlete charter are essential for managing conflicts in elite sports support.
- The athlete charter effectively clarifies communication, confidentiality, and responsibility.
- Implementing such charters can improve the ethical framework for sports medicine and science professionals.