| Applied ethics in mental health in Cuba: part II--power differentials, dilemmas, resources, and limitations. | |
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PMID: 12653123 Owner: KIE Status: MEDLINE |
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This article is the second one in a series dealing with mental health ethics in Cuba. It reports on ethical dilemmas, resources and limitations to their resolution, and recommendations for action. The data, obtained through individual interviews and focus groups with 28 professionals, indicate that Cubans experience dilemmas related to (a) the interests of clients, (b) their personal interests, and (c) the interests of the state. These conflicts are related to power differentials among (a) clients and professionals, (b) professionals from different disciplines, and (c) professionals and organizational authorities. Resources to solve ethical dilemmas include government support, ethics committees, and collegial dialogue. Limitations include minimal training in ethics, lack of safe space to discuss professional disagreements, and little tolerance for criticism. Recommendations to address ethical dilemmas include better training, implementation of a code of ethics, and provision of safe space to discuss ethical dilemmas. The findings are discussed in light of the role of power in applied ethics. |
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Authors:
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Isaac Prilleltensky; Laura Sanchez Valdes; Amy Rossiter; Richard Walsh-Bowers |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ethics & behavior Volume: 12 ISSN: 1050-8422 ISO Abbreviation: Ethics Behav Publication Date: 2002 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-03-24 Completed Date: 2003-06-16 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9102086 Medline TA: Ethics Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 243-60 Citation Subset: E |
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Department of Psychology, Victoria University, P.O. Box 14428, Melbourne, MC 8001, Australia. |
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Codes of Ethics Conflict (Psychology) Cuba Employment Ethics, Professional* Humans Interprofessional Relations Interviews as Topic Mental Health Services / ethics* Moral Obligations Professional Misconduct Professional-Patient Relations Psychology* |
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