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Ethics
This document is a reference for
family therapists, people who use family therapy services, people who are considering
using family therapy services and anyone wanting a better understanding of family
therapy, particularly in Victoria. It is also intended that the Code evolve in
response to changing practices and values held by the community. This document
also assists family therapists to deal with ethical dilemmas. It is based on the
principal that, when faced with an ethical dilemma, the family therapist should
adopt the course of action which maximises the good, and does the least harm.
The therapist should attach particular weight to the rights of those who have
the least power. | | FINDINGS
AGAINST VAFT MEMBERS: Based on the VAFT Ethics
Committee determination and the serious nature of the Psychologists Registration
Board findings and decision (Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria on 27
April 2009 (Re: Vivien Hardham [2009] PRBD (Vic) 3)), the VAFT Ethics Committee
recommends that Vivien Hardham's membership with VAFT be terminated (2.9.2. (c))
effective 14th October 2009. Vivien Hardham of ALBURY
NSW is a Clinical Member and joined in 1992. QUALIFICATIONS: -
B.Sc., Dip.Ed, Grad.Dip.Counselling, Grad.Dip.Family Therapist PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS: - MAPS, VAFT Code
of Ethics breached. (Procedures 2.9.4.1, p.8) 2.9.4.1
Termination of Membership
Whenever
an Ethics Committee recommendation for termination of membership becomes final,
the committee of Management shall publicise this fact to the Association membership,
including the relevant committees of the Association. Publication will include
notices
both in the VAFT News and with the annual membership dues statement, and will
state the member's full name, geographical location, any earned degree and the
relevant section/s of the Code of Ethics breached. Notification of a member's
termination shall be provided to other relevant professional associations and
state regulatory bodies.
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