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Management of Unethical Behavior in a Psychiatric Hospital Staff

Several interrelated instances of unethical conduct in mental health professionals, occurring at a psychiatric hospital, serve to highlight the importance of the traditional ethical canons in our field. The impact of ethical breaches upon psychotherapy are exemplified and discussed; suggestions for appropriate administrative measures in dealing with such incidents are outlined.

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