Read the education component below and answer the questions below.
Educational Nugget of Gold: This is covered in Chapter 4
Steps in ethical decision making:
Identify the problem or dilemma, gathering as much information about the situation from as many perspectives as possible, including that of the client.
Determine the core principles and the competing issues.
Review the relevant codes of ethics.
Review the applicable laws and regulations.
Consult with colleagues, supervisors, or legal experts.
Consider the possible and probable courses of action and examine the consequences of various options.
Decide on a particular course of action, weighing the information one has and the impact of ones other choices.
Develop a strategy for effectively implementing the decision.
Evaluate the process and results to determine whether the intended outcome was achieved, and consider modifications for future decisions.
1. What are ethics?
2. What is values?
3. Explain the difference between ethics and values.
