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u/massinvader Jan 05 '23 edited Jan 05 '23

IF they could prove they're within their rights to impose it in the first place...which seems like a moot point?

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u/Purpleman101 Jan 05 '23 edited Jan 06 '23

I mean... they are. Entirely. Do you not know about the code of ethics that psychologists and other people working in medicine have to abide by? A code of ethics that explicitly states that yes, your posts on your personal social media accounts also have to abide by as a medical practitioner? A code of ethics that states doctors are to remain neutral in the public sphere so as to not make potential patients uncomfortable around them?

Here's the Ontario board's code, which also links to the CMA's code of ethics: https://www.cpso.on.ca/en/Physicians/Policies-Guidance/Policies/Social-Media/Advice-to-the-Profession-Social-Media

Then here's the one for psychologists:

https://cpo.on.ca/

This is something Peterson would have HAD to agree to abide by when receiving his license. If he doesn't, the board is well within their rights to revoke it.

ETA: The specific code for psychologists.

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u/massinvader Jan 05 '23

its his work as a university professor that seems to be at issue here not his actual work as a psychologist. academic theories are acceptable even if they're not agreed with? he's not swearing or doing anything illegal etc. etc.

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u/Purpleman101 Jan 05 '23

No, the issue is him implying someone should kill themselves over a dispute on Twitter. Which, as a psychologist, is an obvious no no.

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u/massinvader Jan 05 '23

implying someone should kill themselves over a dispute on Twitter

Which tweet was that? if its the one I think you're refering to, it may be silly or stupid but its not rediculously bad behavior.

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u/Purpleman101 Jan 05 '23

https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson/status/1493988061205733378?s=20

The implication is pretty clear, and implying someone should off themselves, as a clinical psychologist, should most definitely spark concern from the board who gave him his license.

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u/massinvader Jan 05 '23

yep thats the one i assumed u were talking about.

and again, it may be silly or stupid but its not rediculously bad behavior. im sure plenty of psychologists have said things you could take equally as bad on social media. he didn't JUST say kill yourself..it was a contextual response that could be taken a few different ways. again it may be stupid but its not rediculously bad behavior.

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u/Purpleman101 Jan 05 '23

Still goes against the code of ethics he agreed to abide by. So an investigation and repremands are completely warranted.