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A code of ethics for a community mental health program.

E M Pattison, D A Hackenberg, E Wayne

    Hospital & Community Psychiatry
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Orange County Mental Health created an ethics code for consistent patient care and professional conduct. This addresses challenges in role definition and interdisciplinary collaboration within community mental health programs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Mental Health Services
    • Professional Ethics

    Background:

    • Community mental health programs require clear ethical guidelines for diverse staff.
    • Challenges in role definition and interdisciplinary collaboration necessitated a unified code of ethics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a comprehensive code of ethics for all employees at the Orange County Department of Mental Health.
    • To provide standardized principles for patient care and professional conduct within a community mental health setting.

    Main Methods:

    • Principles were derived from existing professional codes, program operational issues, and legal statutes.
    • The development process involved addressing identified problems in role clarity and team collaboration.

    Main Results:

    • A code of ethics was developed to guide employee behavior and patient care.
    • The code outlines standards for confidentiality, professional conduct, service quality, legal adherence, client rights, and therapist-client dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • The established code of ethics provides a foundational framework for ethical practice in community mental health.
    • Standardized ethical guidelines are crucial for effective interdisciplinary collaboration and quality patient care.
    Keywords:
    Professional Patient Relationship

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