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Process and procedures for dealing with misconduct: a necessity or a nightmare?

D N Bersoff1

  • 1Villanova Law School, Pennsylvania 19085-1682, USA.

Journal of Dental Research
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
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Professional associations must establish fair procedures for enforcing ethical codes. This ensures objective adjudication of member misconduct while minimizing legal risks and managing financial burdens associated with enforcement.

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Area of Science:

  • Legal principles in scientific associations
  • Ethics enforcement procedures
  • Professional self-regulation

Background:

  • Scientific and professional associations develop ethical codes.
  • Enforcement procedures are necessary after code development.
  • Legal principles are crucial for fair adjudication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline fundamental legal principles for fair adjudication of member complaints.
  • To define due process within private, non-profit associations.
  • To inform associations about liability risks and management strategies during ethics enforcement.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of legal principles applicable to association ethics enforcement.
  • Definition of due process for private, non-profit organizations.
Keywords:
American Association for Dental ResearchAmerican Psychological AssociationBioethics and Professional EthicsBiomedical and Behavioral ResearchLegal Approach

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  • Case example of misconduct adjudication in a professional association.
  • Analysis of liability risks and financial burdens.

    • Main Results:

    • Fair and objective adjudication requires adherence to fundamental legal principles.
    • Due process in associations ensures procedural fairness for accused members.
    • Associations face liability risks when enforcing codes of ethics.
    • Successful risk management and understanding financial burdens are key.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing robust procedures is vital for ethical code enforcement.
    • Adherence to legal principles mitigates risks and ensures fairness.
    • Associations must proactively manage legal and financial aspects of enforcement.