Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Joey practices as a psychiatrist. Because he works with many clien
ts, he is extremely busy. Once, when he was in a rush, he accidentally gave a client a prescription for the wrong medication. The client later informed him of the mistake and he apologized profusely and corrected the error. Which of the following principles of psychology or codes of conduct did Joey violate? A. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
B. Fidelity and Responsibility
C. Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
D. Competence
The correct answer is the following:<em><u> option D. The code of conduct that Joey violated was the one of competence.</u></em> To be competent at work is one of te codes of conduct that all psychiatrists need to aim to in the professional careers. Competence is a cluster of related abilities, commitments, knowledge and skills that enable a person to act effectively in their job.
When Joey accidentally gave a client a prescription for the wrong medication, he was not competent, as he made a mistake that made him not act effectively in his job.
