Ethical issues in the psychosocial assessment of bariatric surgery candidates

Bibliographic Data

ID4227571
AuthorsCodie R Rouleau (0000-0001-7090-8864, University of Calgary), Joshua A Rash (0000-0003-0927-0712, University of Calgary), Kerry J Mothersill (University of Calgary, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume21
Issue7
Pages1457-1471
Publication date2016-07-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105314556160
PMID25411197
OpenAlexW2314690709
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited71

Psychosocial evaluation is recommended prior to bariatric surgery. Practice guidelines have been published on assessment methods for bariatric surgery candidates, but they have not emphasized ethical issues with this population. This review outlines ethical and professional considerations for behavioral healthcare providers who conduct pre-surgical assessments of bariatric surgery candidates by merging ethical principles for mental health professionals with current practices in pre-surgical assessments. Issues discussed include the following: (a) establishing and maintaining competence, (b) obtaining informed consent, (c) respecting confidentiality, (d) avoiding bias and discrimination, (e) avoiding and addressing dual roles, (f) selecting and using psychological tests, and (g) acknowledging limitations of psychosocial assessments

Alternative medicine · Confidentiality · Engineering ethics · Ethical issues · Health care · Informed consent · Mental health · Political science · Population · Psychiatry · Psychosocial · Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes · Body Contouring and Surgery · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology · Social Psychology

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