I/O Ethical Dilemmas

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This paper will examine the professional ethics, pertaining to professionals working in the I/O Psychology field. I will be addressing, the dynamic ethical issues that can present on any given day, working in this field of psychology. I will be identifying two career paths within the scope of I/O profession, furthermore, I will delve into two unique ethical dilemmas, and by utilizing the APA ethical guidelines, professionally perambulate ethical quandaries. Whereas, masterfully utilizing critical thinking skills, to professionally identify all possible ramifications and solutions to professionally and ethically address the issues at hand. Engaging other professionals to consult, within their own professional disciplines is crucial, hence, self-actualize …show more content…

The Peer Advisor will remain for any issues following the meeting. Legal has determined that the paperwork signed by the patient is a legally binding, it protects the patient’s wishes, doctors, nurses and hospital legally; the patient’s chart is properly documented and marked appropriately for the religious wishes of the patient, informed consent (APA, 2002 pg.6 3.10). Clergy, and both liaisons, psychological and patient have met with the patient, although the parents remained in the room at their insistence, even after being told it was hospital policy to speak individually with the patient; Tim was weak and agreed, he did not change his mind about treatment (APA, 2002 pg.5: 2.05). They agree with the nurse and patient care technician that Tim hesitated, and looked to his father for the answer, he is considered mentally sound and able to reject any treatment that aligns with his religious beliefs (APA, 2002 pg. 6, 3.10). Cooperation with other professionals ensures that every aspect of a dynamic situation has been approached with the critical thinking expert skills of each field, ensuring that the totality of the situation is attended to professionally (APA, 2002 pg. 6, 3.10). Upon completion of the …show more content…

The Peer Advisor stayed for the night shift to answer all questions and be sure that they are all as informed as the day shift was that was included in the meetings. Henceforth, allowing the night shift to feel as informed and valued as the day shift by, addressing dynamic, cultural situations. Respecting the patient’s religious beliefs, presents as a cultural and moral issues for health care providers, addressing these issues, in addition to the complex feelings that caregivers are forced to cope with on a daily basis. The following morning the same nurse and patient care technician are assigned to care for Tim, his condition has deteriorated over night, the Peer Advisor is set up on the floor to assess the staff. Sadly, shortly before lunch Tim succumbed to his illness, passing away with his family around his bed praying over him. Once Tim is pronounced dead, the father stoically led the family out of the room in silence, the children and wife followed suit, not a tear was shed publicly, their religious leader stayed with the body to pray and advise the coroner of the family’s wishes. The entire staff required a debriefing and some counseling, pertaining to this death, consequently, this experience fostered a training example, to be implemented into the staff training. By emotionally, culturally, and mentally educating the staff proactively, we have provided the staff an invaluable tool to effectively

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