Serce czy rozum? : wybrane etyczne dylematy zawodu psychologa na przykładzie filmu "Serce nie sługa" (Prime)

Abstract

This chapter contains selected ethical issues in psychology, for example dilemma connected with relationship between private and professional life, which is presented by funny story of Lisa, psychotherapist from the movie “Prime”. The chapter includes terminological explanations, also problems of ethical codes and official secret. Author touches concrete problems of psychologists like: Can I see my patients at home? Can I have friendships or sex with my actual/previous patients? What should I do to solve my ethical dilemma? Can my faith have an impact on my professional life? Who is an ethical psychologist? Whom and in what circumstances can I take somebody into patient’s confidence? How long should I store my documentation? Author refers to professional literature and results of her empirical research, when she tries to answer all these questions.