Ethical Boundaries: What is an Ethical Boundary?

So, what is an ethical boundary?

“Ethical boundaries” refer to ethical guidelines that govern caregiving relationships, making them distinct from personal, intimate or business relationships … A boundary violation involves a conflict of interest in the actions or behaviors of a provider, potentially resulting in harm or a burden to the resident.

Reference: Reamer F. Boundary issues in social work: Managing dual relationships. Social Work 2003;48(1)

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So, “Ethical boundaries” refers to ethical guidelines that ought to govern caregiving relationships making them distinct from personal, intimate or business relationships …

A boundary violation involves a conflict of interest in the actions or behaviors of a provider, potentially resulting in harm or a burden to the resident.

Reference: https://www.rehabmagazine.ca/ethics/carlos-father-needs-a-place-to-stay