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Even More Ethical Considerations for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
Ellen Kester, Ph.DScott Prath, M.A.
Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association2012 Convention
San Antonio, Texas March 8th-10th
Outline for Today This is our to-do list
•Learner objectives•Why study ethics?•The origins of ethics•Dissection of an ethical dilemma•Principles of Ethics for TSHA and ASHA•Case studies
Learner objectives
•Participants will:▫Review laws and codes of ethics pertaining to
speech language pathologists
▫Highlight legal issues in serving a bilingual population
▫Consider case studies of ethical issues related to working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
▫Identify sections of the Codes of Ethics that assist in decision-making for case studies.
Why study ethics?
“With great power comes great responsibility.”Responsible practice means adherence to a standard of ethics.
It makes us better people?Because we have to? State Board of Examiners Requirement
Why have the requirements changed?What happened?
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Most Ethical Countries Least Ethical Countries
1. DENMARK2. NEW ZEALAND3. SINGAPORE4. FINLAND5. SWEDEN
1. SOMALIA2. MYANMAR3. AFGHANISTAN4. IRAQ5. UZBEKISTAN
Countries
Most Ethical Professions Least Ethical Professions
1. NURSES2. PHARMACISTS3. TEACHERS (HIGHSCHOOL)
4. DOCTORS5. POLICEMEN
1. LOBBYISTS2. TELEMARKETER3. CAR SALESMEN4. CONGRESSMEN5. STOCK BROKER
Professions
Probing the Field of Law
• ” Two-thirds of respondents in a survey of California lawyers said they “compromise their professionalism as a result of economic pressure.”
• Lawyers in Maryland reported their profession had degenerated so badly that “they were often irritable, short-tempered, argumentative, and verbally abusive.”
• Lawyers in Virginia were asked whether the increasing problems in professionalism were attributable to “a few bad apples” or a widespread trend. They overwhelmingly said, “a widespread trend.”
• Lawyers in Florida reported that a “substantial minority [were]
money grabbing, too clever, tricky, sneaky, and not trustworthy.”
Trying to correct the downward trend.
• “At present, several state bars and professional organizations are scrambling to shore up their professional ethics. Some are increasing courses in college and graduate schools, and others are requiring brush-up ethics classes.”
Can we change behavior?A study by MIT
So what can we do? How do we change a profession’s ethical behavior?
Ethical Studies by MIT
Study 150 math
questions
Study 215 math
questions + Book Lists
Study 320 math
questions+ Ethics
Code
Group 1Control
Group 2Test
Group 3Test
The origin of ethicsThe Greek’s take on:
Social Interaction (Socrates)
Personal Happiness (Aristotle)
Promoting Peace of Mind (Epectetus)
Professional Influence (Epicurus)
How are ethics codes different from laws?
Rules of Ethics are specific statements of minimally acceptable professional conduct or of prohibitions and are applicable to all individuals.
Laws are legal documents setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity.
Rules of
Ethics Law
Ethics defined
•The code of good conduct for an individual or a group. (Merriam-Webster’s, 2010)
•A discipline dealing with right conduct and morality. (Webster’s, 2001)
•“moral principles or values that address whether actions, intentions, and goals are right or wrong” (Herer, 1989)
•The main ethical category for ancient Greeks was arete or virtue
•List of Rules
The Relativity of Ethics
Time Place
• Ethical standards evolve over time.
• Consider the practices of Lionel Logue in the King’s speech
• Third world factories(Maitland, 1997)
What are Ethics?
•Actions that Allow Social Interaction
Socrates•“The truly wise man will
know what is right, do what is good, and therefore be happy.”
•Ethics is a conversation that enables people to interact communally within a society
What are Ethics?
•Actions that Promote Personal Happiness
Aristotle•In Aristotle's view, when a
person acts in accordance with his nature and realizes his full potential, he will do good and be content.
What are Ethics?
•Actions that Promote Peace of Mind
Epictetus•“the greatest good was
contentment and serenity”
•We get to go to work each day knowing we will be respected and valued
What are Ethics?
Epicurus•Hedonism, responding to
one’s own desire without consideration for the greater of society
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•Guidance of actions that do not reflect poorly on society (a professional’s field)
What are Ethics?
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• Actions that allow social interaction (Socrates)
• Actions that promote personal happiness (Aristotle)
• Actions that promote peace of mind (Epectetus)
• Actions that do not reflect poorly on society (profession) (Epicurus)
Principles of EthicsASHA’s and TSHA’s CodesPersonal ResponsibilityProfessional CompetenceResponsibility to the PublicResponsibility to the Profession
Principles of Ethics I
•Personal Responsibility
“Individuals shall honor their responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally or participants in research and scholarly activities and shall treat animals involved in research in a humane manner.”
Principles of Ethics II
•Professional Competence
“Individuals shall honor their responsibility to achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competence.”
Principles of Ethics III
•Responsibility to the Public
“Individuals shall honor their responsibility to the public by promoting public understanding of the professions, by supporting the development of services designed to fulfill the unmet needs to the public.”
Principles of Ethics IV
•Responsibility to the Profession
“Individuals shall honor their responsibilities to professionals and colleagues, and students. Individuals shall uphold and accept the professions’ self-imposed standards.”
Our discussion today
• The original intent of Ethics, it was meant as a way of creating dialogue.
• This dialogue is created by:
1) naming or bringing to attention a goal or value
2) putting it to the test with rigorous discussion about real life circumstances.
Five Ethical Philosophies
•The Categorical Imperative•Utilitarianism•The Golden Mean•The Veil of Ignorance•The Golden Rule
More Great Resources onCultural and Linguistic Diversity
Thank you!