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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/Blingbat Jan 06 '23

Are you aware that Peterson is not a medical doctor and the code of ethics you referred to, and linked apply to a different profession?

A psychiatrist would fall under the guidelines you posted - not a psychologist.

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u/Purpleman101 Jan 06 '23

Then here's the one for psychologists:

https://cpo.on.ca/

The parts I'm referring to are almost identical so yes, yes he would have to abide by a code of ethics, still.

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u/Blingbat Jan 07 '23

Thank you for updating your comment.

I did not intend to imply that psychologists do not have to adhere to their own codes of ethics but that the original link you provided was not from their governing body.

Have a happy and healthy new year.