All Chaplains are expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with the mission of the UCFM Chaplaincy Ministry and the congregations they represent.
Any ethical concerns should be immediately addressed with the Chaplain Coordinator and his or her committee representative whom he or she chooses.
Chaplains are committed to treating all those whom they minister to with respect for their personal dignity, right to privacy and to protect the confidentiality of all personal information shared with the Chaplain. Confidentiality will be maintained within the limits of the law.
Chaplains will respect the rights of individuals seeking care to control the amount of personal information they want to disclose. They will respect people’s right to privacy and avoid unwarranted disclosures of confidential information. When appropriate, Chaplains may inform the individuals of the difference between privileged/confidential information and reportable information such as threats of harm to themselves or others. The UCFM Chaplains take the initiative to clarify his or her limits concerning privileged information. (See Chaplains Code of Ethics)
A Chaplain is not held to confidentiality in the event of current child abuse or neglect, intended suicide or homicide, the threat of bodily injury to self or others.
No promises of confidentiality shall be made of potentially serious situations noted above.
