The professional and the institution for which the professional works should compile a relatively brief list of core values. These are values that help determine what the priorities are and how one aspires to act. Ten core ethical values are described:
- Honesty (truth telling, candid, openness)
- Integrity (act on convictions, courageous, advocacy, leadership by example)
- Promise keeping (fulfilling the spirit of commitment)
- Fidelity (loyalty, confidentiality)
- Fairness (justice, equal treatment, diversity, independence)
- Caring (compassion, kindness)
- Respect (human dignity and uniqueness
- Citizenship (respect for law, social consciousness)
- Excellence (quality of work)
- Accountability (responsibility, independence)
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