Conflict of Interest: Navigating Professional Integrity
Conflict of Interest (COI) in Psychology and Professional Practice The Core Definition of Conflict of Interest A Conflict of Interest (COI) describes a situation in which an individual or organization has competing interests or loyalties, where one interest could potentially corrupt the motivation or decision-making process concerning another. This fundamental concept highlights circumstances where a […]
DOUBLE-AGENTRY
Conceptualizing Double-Agentry in Clinical Practice Double-agentry represents a critical and often unavoidable ethical dilemma arising within professional therapeutic settings, characterizing a situation where the clinician is subjected to a profound conflict between external demands and their primary, fiduciary obligation to the patient. This conflict involves a fundamental tension between the therapist’s professional interests, institutional allegiance, […]