Members bear the responsibility of insuring that appropriate standards of competence, honesty, and integrity are maintained within the Society and with other professionals. Analysts respect the traditions and practices of their colleagues and of other professionals within the therapeutic field. If an analyst is contacted by a person who is already receiving similar services from another professional, the analyst shall carefully consider that relationship and proceed with caution and sensitivity to the therapeutic issues as well as the prospective analysand's welfare. The analyst discusses these issues with the prospective analysand so as to minimalize the risk of confusion and conflict. In some cases, after consultation with the prospective analysand, it is desirable for the analyst to communicate with the previous professional with the consent of the analysand before agreeing to commence treatment.
Analysts understand the areas of competence of related professionals.
They make full use of professional resources that serve the best interests of analysands, and exercise foresight and tact in helping to obtain complementary or alternative assistance when they judge that to be indicated. Professional relationships shall not be exploited by members. They do not, for example, accept payment from other professionals for referrals. When appropriate, analysts shall seek all significant information from the sources of referrals. Members shall assign credit to those who have contributed to or directly influenced their writing or research.