Author Question: Some of the limitations of ethical codes include all but which of the following? a. There are ... (Read 94 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jul 30, 2018

Some of the limitations of ethical codes include all but which of the following?

a. There are many issues that cannot be handled in the context of a code.
b. Codes are often so rigid that the professional finds himself or herself with few options.
c. There is often no way to bring the interests of the client, patient, or research participant systematically into the code construction process.
d. There are parallel forums in which the issues in the code may be addressed with the results sometimes at odds with the findings of the code (e.g., in the courts).
e. There are possible conflicts between two codes, between the practitioner's values and code requirements, between the code and ordinary morality, between the code and institutional practice, and between requirements within a single code.

Question 2

All but which of the following is a purpose of ethical codes?

a. To protect consumers and further the professional standing of organizations
b. As a statement of the maturity and professional identity of the profession
c. To guide professionals toward certain types of behaviors that reflect the underlying values considered important to the professional group
d. To provide a professional framework in the sometimes difficult ethical and professional decision-making process
e. As one measure of defense if the professional is sued for malpractice by offering a legal document one can take to court