Une brève histoire de l’éthique et son application en psychiatrie

Abstract

This article reviews the concepts and history of ethical principles in psychiatry and their evolution over time from Antiquity to the present highlighting advances made in patient rights. We also discuss the WPA's new Code of Ethics that was developed in 2020 and which succeeds the Declaration of Hawaii of 1977 and the Declaration of Madrid of 1996. The Code is divided into four sections that cover the practice of psychiatry in clinical practice, education, research and publication as well as in public mental health. We also discuss the new ethical issues that this Code entails.