Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are bound by ethical codes that reflect professional
and institutional commitments. When professional activities involve working with children
with dysphagia and other complex medical issues, SLPs frequently must make judgments
that have bioethical implications. This article reviews general ethical theories and
principles, examines SLPs' ethical commitments, and presents an approach for ethical
decision making and reasoning. Case studies of children with dysphagia are presented
to illustrate ethical dilemmas.
ethics - pediatrics - dysphagia
