Ethical Guidelines for Counselors When Working With Clients With Terminal Illness Requesting Physician Aid in Dying |
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| Authors: | Layla J. Kurt Nick J. Piazza |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Counseling, University of Toledo.;2. Now at Department of Counselor Education and Human Services, University of Dayton.;3. Now at Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology, University of Toledo. |
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| Abstract: | In 2005, the American Counseling Association (ACA) introduced a new ethical standard for counselors working with clients with terminal illness who are considering hastened death options. The authors’ purpose is to inform counselors of the Death With Dignity Act and explore relevant ethical guidelines in the ACA Code of Ethics ( ACA, 2005 ). |
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| Keywords: | death with dignity ACA Code of Ethics end of life physician aid in dying |
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