Ethics desk reference for psychologists

Part I: The APA ethics code

Introduction and applicability

Preamble

General principles

Principle A: beneficence and nonmaleficence

Principle B: fidelity and responsibility

Principle C: integrity

Principle D: justice

Principle E: respect for people's rights and dignity

Ethical standards

Resolving ethical issues

Competence

Human relations

Privacy and confidentiality

Advertising and other public statements

Record keeping and fees

Education and training

Research and publication

Assessment

Therapy

Part II: Decision making and ethical practice in specific areas

Making an ethical decision : a process model

Managed care

Clinical supervision and consultation

Suicidal clients

Mandatory reporting requirements

Termination and abandonment

Responding to an ethics complaints, licensure board complaint, or malpractice suit

Appendix: Key ethics resources for psychologists.