ASHA Publications
The ASHA online journals, and The ASHA Leader are excellent resources for ethics-related information.
 ASHA Journals
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The ASHA Leader
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Articles by Former and Current Board of Ethics Members
Perspectives
Ethical Implications of Using Outdated Standardized Tests [PDF]
This article addresses concerns and issues related to use of older versions of standardized tests after newer editions have been published. The article was written by two members of the Board of Ethics for publication in the June 2008 issue of Special Interest Divison 16's Perspectives on School-Based Issues (Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 79-83).
The ASHA Leader
Triangulated Ethics: The Patient-Student-Supervisor Relationship
Learn about the potential ethical issues that may arise within patient-student-supervisory interactions and the importance of helping future professionals anticipate and respond to ethical challenges.
(The ASHA Leader, 2/12/08)
Uses and Abuses of the ASHA Code of Ethics
Learn about the role of a profession's code of ethics and how audiologists and speech-language pathologists can use ASHA's Code of Ethics in their varied roles and work contexts.
(The ASHA Leader, 2/7/06)
Recognizing When Strings Are Attached
Learn how to maintain integrity and objectivity and to avoid a conflict of intrest.
(The ASHA Leader, 1/17/06)
Ethical Considerations in Patient Discharge
Learn about the resources available to assist audiologists and speech-language pathologists in making ethical decisions related to patient discharge issues.
(The ASHA Leader, 11/2/2004)
A Consensus Model for Making Ethical Decisions in a Less-than-Ideal World
Learn about a process for addressing ethical dilemmas by considering a number of questions that address real-world issues.
(The ASHA Leader, 2/17/2004)
Employers, Employees, and Ethics
Learn how employees can meet their ethical responsibilities in light of employer demands, workplace practices, and regulatory requirements, and how employers can foster a work environment that promotes ethical practice and behavior.
(The ASHA Leader, 10/7/2003)
The Ethics of Competence
Learn how the Code of Ethics provides guidance on meeting one's ethical responsibilty to provide competent services in the dynamic professions of audiology and speech-language pathology.
(The ASHA Leader, 6/24/2003)
Supervision of Student Clinicians: Modeling Ethical Practice for Future Professionals
Learn about the supervisor's role in mentoring student clinicians in the areas of professional behavior and ethical decision making.
(The ASHA Leader, 5/27/2003)
ASHA's Code of Ethics Modifed to Address Research Ethics
Learn how the approved 2003 Code of Ethics addresses issues related to research and scholarly activities.
(The ASHA Leader, 4/1/2003)
Ethical vs. Legal Jurisdiction
Learn the distinctions between association and regulatory agency jurisdiction over matters involving complaints of ethical misconduct.
(The ASHA Leader, 2/4/2003)
When Clinician and Parent Disagree
Learn how the Code of Ethics is applied to situations where clinicians and parents disagree about recommendations for treatment.
(The ASHA Leader, 11/19/2002)
ASHA Code of Ethics and Research
Learn how the Code of Ethics is applied to research and scholarly activities.
(The ASHA Leader, 9/24/2002)
Loose Lips: Confidentiality in Relationships with Colleagues
Learn about the ethical considerations related to maintaining confidentiality in relatonships with colleagues, students, and allied professionals.
(The ASHA, Leader, 8/6/2002)
Serving Diverse Populations
Learn more about ethical considerations in providing services to diverse populations.
(The ASHA Leader, 4/2/2002)
ASHA's Board of Ethics-Let's Get Acquainted
Learn more about the composition, operation, and activities of the Board of Ethics.
(The ASHA Leader, 2/19/2002)
Pleading with Fingers Crossed
Learn how the Board of Ethics views complaints involving individuals that have pled guilty in criminal or licensure proceedings.
(The ASHA Leader, 9/11/2001)
Articles by Other Authors
Billing Policies: What's Legal, What's Not
Basic reimbursement guidelines to help practitioners develop successful office billing practices
(The ASHA Leader, 9/5/06)
Documentation Requirements Related to Reimbursement for Audiology Services
Key elements and importance of accurately documenting patient encounters
(The ASHA Leader, 9/5/06)
Clinical Documentation in Speech-Language Pathology
Essential information on clinical documentation for successful SLP practice
(The ASHA Leader, 9/5/06)
Other Ethics-Related Articles and Information
ASHA Web Site
Ethical Issues in Swallowing
Links to articles from Special Interest Division newsletters and ASHA journals.
Negligent Misrepresentations
Clarification regarding application of Code of Ethics in situations involving misrepresentation, whether intentional or not.
Other Web Sites
Ethical Guidelines for Managing Conflicts of Interest Curriculum Module
AcademyHealth, with support from the Association of American Medical Colleges, developed a Conflicts of Interest Curriculum Module that can be used by individuals and institutions to evaluate their own behavior, update their policies, educate their trainees, and guide the management of difficult ethical situations. The module is designed to engage the user through a participatory group discussion and includes "ready to use" materials that can be modified for different classroom applications and degree program levels.
Why Ethics Education Is A Must for Your Association
Read about the role of associations in providing ethics education to their members. (Originally published by the American Society of Association Executives in the Spring 2003 Professional Development Forum Online Newsletter)
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