The first ethical standard of the 2002 official ethics code addresses resolution of ethical issues. There are a number of options when a psychologist feels it necessary to take steps to correct misuse of their work. Imagine that you learn one of your colleagues has been under undue stress lately and had sex with a current client once. He feels guilty and intends to not do it again. What do you do with this information?

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Because of the serious and illegal nature of this behavior, you must make a report to the ethics committee and the state licensing board in this case. Only in matters that are equally serious (illegal or flagrantly unethical) should you make a formal report without first securing a client release of information.

The First Ethical Standard of the 2002 Official Ethics Code