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Review what the codes of ethics have to say about this topic and incorporate this into your discussions: (Canadian counselling and psychotherapy code of ethics

Review what the codes of ethics have to say about this topic and incorporate this into your discussions: (Canadian counselling and psychotherapy code of ethics CCPA)

Robert Haines was discharged from the hospital following treatment for chronic schizophrenia under multidisciplinary team care that included Dr. Bellissimo, a psychologist. A short time later, Mrs. Haines discovered the shotgun in their garage and telephoned Dr. Bellissimo, who then asked Mr. Haines to return to the hospital, which he did. Dr. Bellissimo assessed Mr. Haines's risk of suicide as not imminent, and they arranged to accompany him home to take possession of the gun. However, when they arrived, it took more than three hours for Dr. Bellissimo to persuade Mr. Haines to surrender the gun. Later that night, Dr. Bellissimo telephoned Mr. Haines to check on his mental status and deemed him to be "all right." The next day, Mr. Haines purchased another gun and fatally shot himself. Mrs. Haines sued Dr. Bellissimo for malpractice.

  • What ethical obligations do you think Dr. Bellissimo owed Mr. Haines's wife in relation to her husband's suicide?
  • Do you think Dr. Bellissimo should have done anything different to prevent Mr. Haines's suicide? Explain.

The source is taken from the case of Haines v. Bellissimo, (1977), 18 O R. (2d) 177.

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