AOD workers face many ethical dilemmas, both in their day-to-day work (the ‘micro’ level), and in their broader attitudes and engagement with industry (the ‘macro’ level). Read these terms to learn about the sort of values that were considered for inclusion in the Code of Ethics guidelines. | ||
Access
ready access to services needed
Autonomy
enhance freedom of personal destiny (individual and relational)
Beneficence
help others
Compassion
embracing the common humanity
Competence
be knowledgeable and skilled
Community
encompassing collaboration, democratic participation, equity of access, diversity
Conscientious refusal
disobey illegal or unethical directives
Diligence
work hard
Discretion
respect confidentiality and privacy
Equity
equal treatment for equal needs
Fidelity
don’t break promises
Gratitude
pass good along to others
Health
all people have a right to resources necessary for health
Honesty
tell the truth
Loyalty
don’t abandon
Justice
be fair, distribute by merit
Non-maleficence
actively avoid harm to others (individual and social)
Obedience
obey legal and ethically permissible (acceptable) directives
Reciprocity
in-kind positive response towards the actions of others
Respect
prejudice free consideration of the rights, values and beliefs of all people
Restitution
make amends to persons injured
Self-improvement
be the best you can be
Self-interest
protect yourself
Stewardship
use resources judiciously (wisely)
Transparency
openness in relation to the decisions affecting others and any limitations on such decisions