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Click here to hear the Aim of the Article!

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Click here to hear the Aim of the Article!

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It is the framework of guidelines that professionals use to govern the conduct of healthcare professions.

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When involving human individuals, it is important to keep three factors in mind:

1. Respect of Persons - recognize potential participants' ability to make their own decisions.

2. Beneficence - protect the well-being of the persons who participate.

3. Justice - make equitable decisions regarding who is invited to participate.

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Listen here to hear more about ASHA's Statement on Ethics

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Listen here to hear more about ASHA's Statement on Ethics

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Ethics in Evidence Based Practice (EBP):

ethics in evidence based practice is and should be evidence in all scenarios

being a healthcare professional you must include all three aspects of EBP which are the following: patient values, clinical expertise, and best available evidence (ASHA, 2025)

when being an ethical provider you uphold values that ensure you are clinically competent and are practice cultural humility in order to best serve your clients (ASHA, 2025)

Equity in Evidence Based Practice (EBP):

equity in EBP should include providing your clients with the most quality and and fair treatment

practicing equity should recognize the worth of human beings and providing just and fair treatment to protect their well being

Diversity in Evidence Based Practice (EBP):

diversity in EBP can include serving people of diverse backgrounds, including experiences and expertise of diverse people in your treatment approach

diversity in EBP should also include the practice of becoming culturally competent clinicians or healthcare professions being

Inclusion in Evidence Based Practice (EBP):

inclusion in EBP should be practiced by fostering an environment where all patients values are respected and incorporated in the quality care provided

inclusion in conducting research for treatment can also be utilized by exploring the different realms, experiences, and/or values of different patient population or treatment approaches

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Is there more that you would want to know?

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Is there more that you would want to know?

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Yes! It would be helpful to explore how care staff are trained in ethical deception, how they emotionally handle the discomfort of lying, and how cultural differences influence views on truth-telling in dementia care.

I would like to know about the perspectives of others regarding ethical deception- particularly the perspectives of family members and loved ones as well as health professionals.

It would be beneficial to learn more about how ethics are approached in regards to the SLP scope of practice. How do complex issues apply to the counseling aspect of the field?

I also want to know if the types of approaches Carter mentioned is the decision of staff members or if there is training on how to take ethical approaches into caring for adults with dementia, and what kinds of internal conflicts healthcare professionals experienced internal when providing this kind of support.

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Which of the following best describes "ethical deception by immersion" as discussed in Matilda Carter’s article on dementia care?

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Ignoring a person's mistaken belief entirely and redirecting the conversation to a different topic.

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Directly responding to a person’s mistaken belief in a way that reinforces or aligns with their subjective reality, to meet an underlying emotional or psychological need.

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Providing the full truth in every situation, regardless of the person's ability to process or retain information.

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Using nonverbal cues only, such as touch or facial expressions, to avoid speaking falsehoods.

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1. Ethical deception by omission: the carer avoids correcting or otherwise contradicting beliefs they consider to be mistaken.

2. Ethical deception by distraction: the carer avoids directly responding to a belief they consider to be mistaken and, instead, redirects the person living with dementia.

3. Ethical deception by immersion: the carer directly responds to a belief they consider to be mistaken in a way that reinforces or is, in some way, consistent with it.

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What did you like or not like about the project? Or what was of main interest?

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What did you like or not like about the project? Or what was of main interest?

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What would you want to follow up on in terms of ideas for future research? Why?

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What would you want to follow up on in terms of ideas for future research? Why?

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The article aims to justify the ethical use of deception in dementia care by addressing complex and controversial cases. Carter argues that in certain scenarios, deceiving a person with dementia can be a morally respectful act that honors their parallel subjectivity and capacities. The main goal is to demonstrate that ethical deception can be part of a just and non-oppressive care practice when it respects the individual’s needs and avoids harm. Overall... what are the ethics behind lying to patients with dementia?

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Click here to hear the types of Ethical Deception!

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Click here to hear the types of Ethical Deception!

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Click here to hear about Ethics in Healthcare!

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Click here to hear about Ethics in Healthcare!

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Click here to hear about how ethics, diversity, inclusion, and equity have a role in Evidence Based Practice!

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Click here to hear about how ethics, diversity, inclusion, and equity have a role in Evidence Based Practice!

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grief, trauma, and mistaken identity_ ethically decieving people living with dementia

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"The ASHA Code of Ethics reflects professional values and expectations for scientific and clinical practice. It is based on principles of duty, accountability, fairness, and responsibility and is intended to ensure the welfare of the consumer and to protect the reputation and integrity of the professions. The Code of Ethics is a framework and a guide for professionals in support of day-to-day decision making related to professional conduct" (ASHA, 2025). Overall, ASHA's statement emphasizes integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect for the dignity and autonomy of individuals receiving services. It supports evidence-based, person-centered, and ethical practice grounded in professional competence and ethical responsibility.