Professional ethics versus institutional expectations

Authors

  • Jessica Kean Lecturer at the programme area of Social Services, North Tec, Te Tai Tokerau Wananga.

Keywords:

mental health, professional ethical codes, mental health stigma,

Abstract

This article examines an ethical dilemma that emerged during the journey of accreditation and approval for the Bachelor of Applied Social Services degree at North Tec. The degree accreditation process demonstrated how prejudiced belief systems concerning mental illness still exist within institutions. It examines the debate that occurs in many organisations and institutes as they attempt to meet professional ethical codes whilst also meeting organisational and institutional expectations.

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Published

2022-12-14

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Kean, J. (2022). Professional ethics versus institutional expectations. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 19(2), 37–41. Retrieved from https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/view/456

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Vol. 19 No. 2 (2007)

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