3. Practising Ethically
Recognising the rights and aspirations of service users and their families, acknowledging power differentials and minimising them whenever possible. Providing treatment and care that is accountable to service users and carers within the boundaries prescribed by national (professional), legal and local codes of ethical practice.
‘There is a concern that many mental health professionals understand neither the legal rights of service users under their care nor their own legal and professional obligations to service users. Under this capability would come issues of informed consent, effective communication, de-escalation, and control and restraint.’
(Department of Health 2004)
What this means is: Recognising the rights and hopes of service users and their families and treating people as equally as possible. Keeping to good practice guidelines and working within the law.