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ASHA-R1R — Principle I, Rule R: Personal Impairment
What does ASHA-R1R say?
Individuals shall not allow personal hardships, psychosocial distress, substance use/misuse, or physical or mental health conditions to interfere with their duty to provide professional services with reasonable skill and safety. Individuals whose professional practice is adversely affected by any of the above-listed factors should seek professional assistance regarding whether their professional responsibilities should be limited or suspended.
Official source: read the full text in the ASHA Code of Ethics (2023) (official document).
Related sections
ASHA-BILLING — ASHA Billing and Reimbursement EthicsASHA-CONFIDENTIALITY — ASHA Confidentiality and PrivacyASHA-CULTURAL — ASHA Cultural and Linguistic CompetenceASHA-EVIDENCE — ASHA Evidence-Based PracticeASHA-IIE-ABANDONMENT — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Client Abandonment (2025)ASHA-IIE-CF-MENTORING — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Responsibilities of Clinical Fellowship Mentors (2025)ASHA-IIE-COMPETITION — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Competition in Professional Practice (2025)ASHA-IIE-CONFIDENTIALITY — ASHA Issues in Ethics: Confidentiality (2024)
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