The Ethics of Fee Practices: An Analysis of Presuppostitions and Accountability
Psychotherapists, both inside and outside of the Christian community, have neglected discussion on the ethics of fee practices. Few ethical or practical guidelines exist to regulate therapists. In this article, the notion of financial sacrifice as a means to stimulate client interest in therapy is d...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publishing
1982
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Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1982, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 13-21 |
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| Summary: | Psychotherapists, both inside and outside of the Christian community, have neglected discussion on the ethics of fee practices. Few ethical or practical guidelines exist to regulate therapists. In this article, the notion of financial sacrifice as a means to stimulate client interest in therapy is dismissed with empirical evidence, and the fixed fee schedule is compared to sliding scale payment. In addition, a preliminary attempt is made to integrate Christian principles with issues of professional practice: Therapists and churches bear a responsibility to minister to those in need, regardless of the ability to pay for services. One method of arranging equal availability of services and solvency of practice is discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1162 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164718201000107 |