Issues in Ethics Statements

From time to time, the ASHA Board of Ethics (hereinafter, "BOE") determines that members and certificate holders can benefit from additional analysis and instruction concerning a specific issue of ethical conduct. Issues in Ethics statements are intended to heighten sensitivity and increase awareness. These statements are illustrative of the Code of Ethics and are intended to promote thoughtful consideration of ethical issues. They may assist members and certificate holders in engaging in self-guided ethical decision making. These statements do not absolutely prohibit or require specific activity; the facts and circumstances surrounding a matter of concern will determine whether the activity is ethical.

The BOE amended the Code of Ethics in a revision effective March 1, 2023. The BOE is now updating the following Issues in Ethics statements to ensure that they reflect current practices and the Code of Ethics (2023).

• ASHA Board of Ethics Jurisdiction (2020)
• Audiology Assistants (2017)
• Client Abandonment (2020)
• Clinical Practice by Certificate Holders in the Profession in Which They Are Not Certified (2017)
• Clinical Services Provided by Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Students (2017)
• Competition in Professional Practice (2017)
• Confidentiality (2024)
• Conflicts of Professional Interest (2018)
• Cultural and Linguistic Competence (2017)
• Ethical Reporting (2024)
• Ethical Use of Social Media (2024)
• Ethics and Delivery of Care in Public Health and Safety Emergencies (2024)
• Ethics in Research and Scholarly Activity, Including Protection of Research Participants (2024)
• Obtaining Clients for Private Practice From Primary Place of Employment (2017)
• Prescription (2017)
• Public Announcements and Public Statements (2018)
• Misrepresentation of Services for Insurance Reimbursement, Funding, or Private Payment (2018)
• Responsibilities of Individuals Who Mentor Clinical Fellows in Speech-Language Pathology (2017)
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (2017)
• Supervision of Student Clinicians (2017)
• Use of Graduate Doctoral Degrees by Members and Certificate Holders (2018)