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Code of Ethics or Standard of Professional Conduct

Are the ethical benchmarks for investment professionals around the globe,

regardless of job title, cultural differences, or local laws.

A code of ethics is a set of guidelines that is designed to set out acceptable

behavior for members of a particular group, association or profession.

Health educators follow some codes when making professional

decisions

Responsibility to the public

Responsibility to the profession

Responsibility to employers

Responsibility in the delivery of health education

Responsibility in research and evaluation

Responsibility in professional preparation

I. Responsibility to the Public

A Health educator’s ultimate responsibility is to educate people for the purpose

of promoting, maintaining, and improving individual, family, and community

health. When a conflict of issues arises among individuals, groups,

organizations, agencies, or institutions, health educators must consider all issues

and give priority to those that promote wellness and quality of living through

principles of self-determination and freedom of choice for the individual.

 Health educators support the right of individuals to make informed decisions

regarding health.

 Health educators encourage actions and social policies that support and

facilitate the best balance of benefits over harm for all affected parties.

 Health educators protect the privacy and dignity of individuals.

 Health educators respect and acknowledge the rights of others to hold diverse

values, attitudes, and opinions.

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