Which fundamental ethical principles/standards are involved in the dilemme below and how so? Dr. Smith was treating Mrs. Simpson for depression precipitated, in part, by a separation and pending divorce. There were contentious issues dealing with the custody arrangements of the children. A court appointed custody evaluator performed a child custody evaluation. Among other things, the report contained a psychological evaluation of the patient. Mrs. Simpson thought it would be good for Dr. Smith to review the report in order to help him with their therapy. Mrs. Simpson read the report and admitted that she did not understand some of the psychological jargon used in the report and had difficulty understanding what the conclusions of the report were. Dr. Smith decided to review the report. He believed that the custody evaluator had made several significant errors in the report concerning the psychological health of his patient. Additionally, Dr. Smith believed that some of the conclusions were in error, and had little support for those opinions in the body of the report. Prior to their next session, Dr. Smith calls you for a consultation.
Which fundamental ethical principles/standards are involved in the dilemme below and how so?
Dr. Smith was treating Mrs. Simpson for depression precipitated, in part, by a separation and pending divorce. There were contentious issues dealing with the custody arrangements of the children. A court appointed custody evaluator performed a child custody evaluation. Among other things, the report contained a psychological evaluation of the patient.
Mrs. Simpson thought it would be good for Dr. Smith to review the report in order to help him with their therapy. Mrs. Simpson read the report and admitted that she did not understand some of the psychological jargon used in the report and had difficulty understanding what the conclusions of the report were.
Dr. Smith decided to review the report. He believed that the custody evaluator had made several significant errors in the report concerning the psychological health of his patient. Additionally, Dr. Smith believed that some of the conclusions were in error, and had little support for those opinions in the body of the report.
Prior to their next session, Dr. Smith calls you for a consultation.
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