The Role of Aspirational Ethics and Licensing Laws in the Practice of Neurofeedback

Authors

  • Sebastian “Seb” Striefel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1300/J184v04n01_05

Abstract

Health Care practitioners are increasingly being held accountable for what they do and for what they fail to do. Licensing laws provide guidance for what the state expects of practitioners. It is in the best interests of all practitioners of neurofeedback services, licensed and unlicensed alike, to be aware of and adhere to both the letter and intent of these laws. Adherence has several advantages, including: it serves as an indicator that practitioners are striving for the highest level of ethical functioning by focusing in the client’s best interests, and that they are obtaining the guidance needed to meet or exceed the expected standards of care as specified in the law. In addition, awareness and adherence to licensing laws serves practitioners well if an ethical complaint or lawsuit is filed, since existing laws and other regulations are increasingly being used by the courts to make decisions about what is expected of practitioners.

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Published

2016-12-14

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2000)

Section

SPECIAL TOPICS

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