On being ethical in unethical places: the dilemmas of South African clinical psychologists.

Journal: The Hastings Center report

Volume: 20

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 1990

Affiliated Institutions:  Child Guidance Clinic, University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Abstract summary 

Practicing under the social and economic conditions created by apartheid, South African clinical psychologists face the task of questioning both the traditional values and the traditional social role of their profession. Dilemmas of trust, confidentiality, and professional competence highlight the limits of professional ethical codes.

Authors & Co-authors:  Steere J J Dowdall T T

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Citations : 
Authors :  2
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SSN : 0093-0334
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Black or African American
Other Terms
Bioethics and Professional Ethics;Mental Health Therapies;Organization for Alternative Social Services in South Africa;Professional Patient Relationship;South African Institute for Clinical Psychology
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
United States