Ethics and Confidentiality
Code of Ethics and Principles of Good Practice
The clinicians are required to abide by their own professional code of ethics and practice. Copies of these can be supplied by your clinicians on request.
In addition,clinicians who as part of Psychotherapeutic Solutions network also adhere to the following three core concepts namely:
- The maintenance of professional competence and high standards at all times. The clinician commits to be always be honest and accurate when discussing their professional qualifications and affiliations including their knowledge base, skills, training, education and experience.
- The respect for each individual client and avoidance of any exploitation or abuse of the practitioner’s position of power.
- The avoidance of any personal or professional misconduct that could bring a profession or the reputation of a profession into disrepute.
Confidentiality
All network clinicians are committed to respecting, protecting and preserving the confidentiality of their clients with the following exceptions:
- Where there is a legal requirement to release information and/or where a practitioner is required to provide copies of their case notes or to appear in person when ordered to do so by a judge.
- Where there has been a disclosure of harm, neglect or abuse of children and vulnerable adults.
- Where there has been a disclosure of intention to harm one-self or others.
- Where there has been a disclosure of a threat to commit terrorist acts.
Practitioners are also bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act (1998) and GDPR. As part of this legislation, you can access your case notes if required by submitting a written request to your practitioner.
Supervision
As part of their professional practice, all clinicians are required to discuss their work with a supervisor to ensure that your care and treatment continues to be of high quality. All of this information is discussed in a confidential setting.
Non Discrimination
In line with best practice, Psychotherapeutic Solutions network operates a policy of non discrimination. The clinicians respect diversity and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, nationality, sexual preference, ethnic background, race, religion, belief, disability, age or class.