Music Therapy Ethics

What are some core ethics for Music Therapists?

-beneficence
-acting with compassion and care
-nonmaleficence
-strive for excellence
-autonomy
-acknowledge accountability
-justice
-acknowledging dignity
-fidelity
-veracity

What is beneficence?

Do Good

What is nonmaleficence?

Do No Harm

What is autonomy?

Patient's Right to Make Decisions

What is justice?

The Need for Fairness and Equality

What is fidelity?

Honoring Commitments

What is veracity?

Honesty