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Psychological treatment is increasingly provided in medical teams and helps patients. However, working within teams can present ethical challenges for psychologists. Ethical issues include making sure the patient understands and agrees to treatment, maintaining confidentiality, and having the appropriate skills to work in such settings. The fast-paced environment and technology can pose problems for psychologists trying to maintain their ethical standards. Additional training for psychologists and scripts to help patients understand their role can help psychologists avoid ethical problems.
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This article provides guidance to psychologists working with medical teams about ethical issues to be aware of and strategies to overcome these problems.
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This article is a practical guide for psychologists working in medical teams to navigate common ethical issues.
Kathleen Ashton
Cleveland Clinic
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This page is a summary of: Ethical challenges in interdisciplinary care., Practice Innovations, April 2025, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/pri0000288.
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