Question 39729 — health professions

Summary

Mr. Yves Hemedinger draws the attention of the Minister of Solidarity and Health to the concerns of psychologists following the decree of March 10, 2021 relating to the definition of the specific expertise of psychologists mentioned in the public health code. This decree subjects psychologists to medical authority by making the payment of psychologists' intervention subject to the existence of a medical prescription. This situation is strongly criticized by psychologists who point out that this measure is not compatible with article 6 of the code of ethics of psychologists providing that “the psychologist ensures respect for the specifications of his practice and his technical autonomy. He respects those of other professionals.” In addition, this decree also imposes standardized protocols, in short a single reading grid established and proposed by the services of the state. This is completely inconsistent with the realities on the ground, both on the part of patients and the practice of psychologists. Once again, this decree opposes Decree No. 91-129 of January 31, 1991 on the special status of psychologists in the hospital public service, in which it is specified that psychologists “perform the functions, design the methods and implement the corresponding means and techniques to the qualification resulting from the training they received. As such, they study and treat, through their own professional approach, the reciprocal relationships between psychological life and individual and collective behavior in order to promote the autonomy of the personality. The profession of psychology is rich in diversified approaches and is the opposite of the uniformity that is currently taking place. Without this diversity, it is impossible to provide a case-by-case response based on the individual, their history and their psyche. Indeed, the psyche cannot be standardized, it is not programmable. This is also included in the code of ethics for psychologists: “the complexity of psychological situations is opposed to the simple systematic application of practical rules. Compliance with the rules of this code of ethics is based on ethical reflection and a capacity for discernment.” This is why he wants to know if the Government plans to suspend this decree or at least consult the profession on its consequences.

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