The foundation and application of ethical principles in rehabilitation psychology.

Reviews the basic principles from which ethical thought and decision making in health care evolved in terms of autonomy, justice, beneficence and nonmalfeasance, and care. The interface between American Psychological Association (APA) ethics code and general bioethics principles is presented. A discussion of the applications of these principles to rehabilitation and the unique roles of psychologists in ethical decision making is provided. Training issues and the development of values for which ethics training provides a foundation are highlighted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)