ETHICAL PRINCIPLES

EMU-PDRAM strictly observes confidentiality as its guiding principle. All information received and recorded will not be disclosed to any other party, institution or organization without the student’s permission to do so. Only in extreme circumstances where the student exhibits behavior that is seriously dangerous to his/her well being or others, the breach of confidentiality can be broken.

In all their work EMU-PDRAM psychologists conduct themselves in a non-discriminative manner. Regardless of student's age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language and socio-economic status, all EMU students are welcome.

Respect and Development of the Rights and Dignity of People: EMU-PDRAM Psychologists respect; and strive to promote, the fundamental rights, freedom, dignity, confidentiality, autonomy, and the psychological well-being of the students.

They can only accomplish this with the consent of the individual concerned except in cases where otherwise sanctioned by law.

On the other hand, any EMU student must be in a position to consult directly and without restraint the psychologist of his/her choice.

EMU-PDRAM psychologists guarantee confidentiality, respect professional secrecy, respect and protect the privacy of the individual even when they are required to pass information regarding to their work.

 Responsibility: Within the framework of their competence, EMU-PDRAM psychologists assume the responsibility for the choice, application, consequences, methods and techniques to be used and for the professional advice, which they provide concerning students, groups and society.

Competence :EMU-PDRAM Psychologists' competence is derived from theoretical studies given at university at the highest levels and which are being continually updated as well as from practical training supervised by peers. Psychologists can only claim particular qualifications, which are derived from their education, training and personal experience, thereby establishing their own professional limits.

Integrity :The cornerstone underlying the application of the above three principles is integrity which EMU-PDRAM psychologists must respect and promote in the conduct of all their activities, in their efforts to clarify their role, their approach, their functions and the services they offer.

These four principles are fundamental and essential. EMU-PDRAM Psychologists are committed to respect and promote these principles, are guided by them, and disseminate them.

Psychologists follow these principles to regulate the relationships both with the members of their own scientific community as well as with other professional bodies in general.