The first segment in the ethics workshops will provide an overview of medical ethics, with basic principles endorsed by most behavioral and health professionals, including beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, and fidelity. The presenters will examine why professional ethics codes are necessary. The workshop will include a discussion of specific guidelines for clinical hypnosis practice, such as scope of practice, competence, entry level competence, the informed consent process, privileged communication, guidelines on dual/multiple relationships, and questions of touch, privacy, and respect.
The workshop will include a discussion of clinical supervision, consultation, and continuing education as tools for quality of care. The presenters will describe examples of incidents that trigger ethics complaints, and describe the process recommended for taking action when professionals violate ethical principles or best practices.