Hynotherapy requires
mastery of a body of knowledge and skill gained through
professional education and experience. It requires
also recognition of the limitations of present knowledge
and skill and of the services we are now equipped
to give. The end sought is the performance of a service
with integrity and competence. Each member of the
profession carries responsibility to maintain and
improve Hynotherapy service; constantly to examine,
use and increase the knowledge on which practice
and theory are based; and to develop further the
philosophy and skills of the profession. |
This
Code of Ethics embodies certain standards of behaviour
for the Hynotherapist in his professional relationship
with those he serves, with his colleagues, with his
employing agency, with other professions and with
the community. In abiding by it, the Hynotherapist
views his obligations in as wide a context as the
situation requires, takes all the principles into
consideration and chooses a course of action with
the code's spirit and intent. |
These principles are intended to aid
Hynotherapists individually and collectively in maintaining
a high level of ethical conduct. They are not laws,
but standards by which a Hynotherapist may determine
the propriety of his conduct with clients, with colleagues,
with members of allied professions and with the public. |
Principal objective of the Hynotherapy
profession is to render service to humanity with
full respect for the dignity of man. Hynotherapists
should merit the confidence of clients, rendering
to each a full measure of service and devotion. |
| Hynotherapists should strive continually to improve
Hynotherapy knowledge and skill, and should make
available to their clients and colleagues the benefits
of their professional attainments. |
| The Hynotherapy profession should safeguard the
public and itself against Hynotherapists deficient
in moral character or professional competence.
Hynotherapists should observe all laws, uphold
the dignity and honour of the profession and accept
self-imposed disciplines. They should expose, without
hesitation, illegal or unethical conduct of fellow
members of the profession. |
| A Hynotherapist may choose whom he will serve.
In an emergency, however, he should render service
to the best of his ability. Having undertaken a
professional relationship with a client, he may
not neglect him and unless he has been discharged,
he may discontinue his services only after giving
adequate notice. |
| In the practice of Hynotherapy , a Hynotherapist
should limit the source of his professional income
to Hynotherapy services actually rendered to him,
or under his supervision, to his clients. His fee
should be commensurate with the services rendered
and by the client's ability to pay. He should neither
pay nor receive a commission for referral of clients.
The Hynotherapist , provided it is in the best
interest of the client may supply books, tapes
or other educational aids. |
| A Hynotherapist should not dispose of his services
under terms or conditions which tend to interfere
with or impair the free and complete exercise of
his professional judgement and skills or tend to
cause a deterioration of the quality of the service. |
| A Hynotherapist should seek consultation with
other professionals upon request, in doubtful or
difficult situations, or whenever it appears that
the quality of service may be enhanced thereby. |
| A Hynotherapist may not reveal the confidences
entrusted to him in the course of professional
service, or the deficiencies he may observe in
the character of clients, unless he is required
to do so by law, or unless it becomes necessary
in order to protect the welfare of the individual
or the community. |
| The honoured ideals of the Hynotherapy profession
imply that the responsibilities of the Hynotherapist
extend not only to the individual, but also to
society where these responsibilities deserve his
interest and participation in activities which
have the purpose of improving both health and the
well being of the individual and the community. |
| A Hynotherapist should avoid dual relationships
with clients, which might impair professional judgement
or increase the risk of client exploitation. |
| The Hynotherapist should keep himself informed
on matters affecting the practice of Hynotherapy
in his community and nation, so that he may be
able to contribute responsibility to public thinking
on such matters. |
| In justice to those who place their interests
in his care, the Hynotherapist should endeavour
always to be informed regarding laws, proposed
legislation, governmental regulations, public policies
and current fee structures in order to be in a
position to advise his clients and potential clients
properly. |
| It is the duty of the Hynotherapist to protect
the public against exploitation or misrepresentation
and unethical practices in hypnotic services. He
should endeavour to eliminate in his community
any practices which could be damaging to the public
or bring discredit to the Hynotherapy profession.
The Hynotherapist should assist any governmental
agency charged with regulating the practices of
Hynotherapists . |
| The Hynotherapist should conduct his business
so as to avoid controversies with other Hynotherapists
. |
| In the best interests of society, of his associates
and his own business, the Hynotherapist should
willingly share with other Hynotherapists the lessons
of his experience and study for the benefit of
the public, and should be loyal to the UK Guild
of Hynotherapist Examiners. |
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