Corey 8 step model

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Identify the problem or dilemma

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Identify potential ISSUES (cultural context, ethical principles)

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Review relevant ETHICAL professional codes (ACA, CAMFT)

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Review relevant LAWS (admin, state, federal, case)

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Seek CONSULTATION (legal, cultural, professional)
SPECIFY EXACTLY WHO THIS IS
“reasonable person” standard

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Consider possible/probable courses of ACTION
AT LEAST 3 OPTIONS THAT ARE SEPARATE

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Enumerate CONSEQUENCES of options (+/-re: ethical principles)

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Choose best course of ACTION
Test of justice
Test of publicity
Test of universality

Question 9

Acronym?

Answer 9

PIELCACA

1. Identify the PROBLEM
2. Identify potential ISSUES (cultural context, ethical principles)
3. Review relevant ETHICAL professional codes (ACA, CAMFT)
4. Review relevant LAWS (admin, state, federal, case)
5. Seek CONSULTATION (legal, cultural, professional)
   SPECIFY EXACTLY WHO THIS IS
6. Consider possible/probable courses of ACTION
   AT LEAST 3 OPTIONS THAT ARE SEPARATE
7. Enumerate CONSEQUENCES of options (+/-re: ethical principles)
   “beneficence is compromised because ______”
8. Choose best course of ACTION
   Test of justice
   Test of publicity
   Test of universality