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| One Tree Guild Community Ethical Considerations |
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Information provided to another is offered in an attempt to assist them in the healing process. To this end, OTGC members in the exercise of accountability will: |
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Accept the responsibility to do no harm. |
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Provide the highest quality of care, acting in the highest good of all concerned. |
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Accurately represent education, experience, certification, professional affiliations and other qualifications. |
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Perform only those services for which one is qualified. |
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Disclose techniques used, appropriately identifying each in the scope of ones skills. |
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Accurately inform others of the scope and limitations within a specific discipline. |
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Acknowledge the limitations of and contraindications of the techniques employed. |
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Provide services only where there is reasonable expectation that it will be advantageous. |
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Be aware when the needs of another exceed ones own skills, and offer referrals to appropriate practitioners. |
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Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence. |
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Conduct business and activities with honesty and integrity. |
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Respect the beliefs, values, customs, choices, coping mechanisms and inherent worth of all individuals and refuse to unjustly discriminate. |
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Maintain accurate client records. |
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Safeguard confidentiality of client information. |
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Respect the client's right to informed and voluntary consent. |
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Respect the client's right to refuse, modify or terminate their participation regardless of prior consent. |
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Provide an environment that ensures the safety, comfort and privacy of the client. |
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Exercise the right to refuse to continue participation with any person for just and reasonable cause. |
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Avoid any interest, activity or influence that might be in conflict with ones obligation to act in the best interest of the client. |
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Respect the client's dignity and autonomy. |
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Respect the client's reasonable expectations of professional behavior. |
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Follow and observe all applicable laws. |
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