ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an updated overview of ethical issues and decision making in clinical neuropsychology. It reviews ethical, legal, and professional resources, presents an ethical decision-making model, and emphasizes the importance of a personal commitment to ethical practice. Neuropsychologists practicing in the United States are aware of the American Psychological Association (APA) ethics code and likely turn to the code first when confronting ethical questions or conflicts. Familiarity with ethical and legal resources is usually necessary for addressing complex ethics questions. The information must be organized and applied in a manner that promotes sound decision making, with consideration of personal and situational factors and the dynamic nature of any complex decision making process. As the practice of clinical neuropsychology continues to evolve, the application of professional ethics to clinical practice will need to keep pace. Maintaining open discussion of ethical questions, challenges, and solutions, and sharing experiences with colleagues, will promote ethical practice and be particularly valuable during times of transition.
