Ethical behaviour of physicians and psychologists: similarities and differences

Abstract

Responses to the dilemmas by physicians and psychologists can be categorised into two groups: (1) similar behaviours on the part of both professions when confronting dilemmas concerning confidentiality, inappropriate practice due to personal problems, improper professional conduct and academic issues and (2) different behaviours when confronting either payment issues or dual relationships.

Predicting Moral Behavior based on Psychological Health, Lifestyle and Prosocial Behaviors

“…Ethical behaviors include a set of community-approved practices and behaviors that reflect the values of the individual, the organization, and society (3). Unethical behavior in organizations reduces trust and communication within the organization and increases absenteeism, underemployment and wasting resources and energy (4). Existence of ethical behaviors in organizations causes the members of that organization to be more loyal to organizational values and to use their maximum effort to achieve the goals of the organization (5).…”