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ASHA-R3B — Principle III, Rule B: Conflicts of Interest
What does ASHA-R3B say?
Individuals shall avoid engaging in conflicts of interest whereby a personal, professional, financial, or other interest or relationship could influence their objectivity, competence, or effectiveness in performing professional responsibilities. If such conflicts of interest cannot be avoided, proper disclosure and management is required.
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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