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APA Remains Committed to Supporting Goldwater Rule
- By Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D.
APA’s Ethics Committee issued an opinion that reaffirms our organization’s support for “The Goldwater Rule,” which asserts that psychiatrists should not give professional opinions about the mental state of individuals that they have not personally and thoroughly evaluated.
The Goldwater Rule: Why breaking it is Unethical and Irresponsible
- By Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D.
The unique atmosphere of this year’s election cycle may lead some to want to psychoanalyze the candidates, but to do so would not only be unethical, it would be irresponsible.