1219 Winter 2014 (Fifth Mission)Yu Yong Esther Chung (951067880)As Dr. Rodale plans to retire, she should refer to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists to address concerns related to retirement. In this article, the following concerns will be addressed: planning for notification of clients and colleagues, maintaining clinical records, managing clinical concerns, and resolving personal concerns (McGee, 2003). As McGee (2003) suggests, when a psychologist decides to retire, they should develop a retirement plan. This should include the retirement date and timeline for when clients should be notified. Ideally, Dr. Rodale should inform current and formal clients orally and in writing. According to the ACP (2000), Principle II (Responsible Care) states that when a psychologist is considering terminating psychological service, they must give reasonable notice to ensure that their clients will not suffer any harm before terminating in service. This will give clients ample time to discuss their future plans and possibly move on to other psychologists. Additionally, when clients are informed in writing, the letter must contain the exact date of retirement. Additionally, Dr. Rodale must notify clients within a short defined time frame to ensure that clients are informed of the retreat directly through him. It’s about reducing feelings of anxiety, frustration and loss. McGee (2003) suggests that clients should be informed approximately three months before retirement. Additionally, when Dr. Rodale begins to notify clients, she should stop accepting new clients and notify her colleagues as well (McGee, 2003). Also, Dr. Rodale has to make an arrangement...... middle of paper .... ...usually some people end up losing their self-esteem, because they abandon their professional image , their prestige and the responsibility to care for others. Dr. Rodale should try to recognize and resolve these feelings by engaging in self-care activities to avoid impairing her judgment, which could harm others (Principle II) (CPA, 2001). For example, consulting a colleague or seeking therapy herself could help her resolve these issues. List of referencesBemister, T. and Dobson, K. (2011). An updated account of the ethical and legal consideration of record keeping. Canadian Psychology, 52(4), 296-309. Canadian Psychological Society. (2001). Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists. Ottawa. McGee, T.F. (2003). Observations on the regiment of professional psychologists. Professional psychology: research and practice, 34(4), 388-395.