Explain the ADAA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.

Explanation should include the reasons for the existence of the ADAA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct, as well as a discussion of the obligations outlined by the ADAA in order to enrich the profession. 

Process/Skill Questions

• Why is it important for professional organizations to have a code of conduct?
• What general items are commonly found in the codes of conduct of professional organizations? Is a code of conduct also a law? Why, or why not?