The Way of Qigong
The Teachings of Kenneth S. Cohen
Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoism, Health, Tea & Cultural Arts
Practitioner's Code of Ethics
Medical ethics is an important part of all healing traditions. In China, a physician is expected to have “doctor virtue” (yi de). This document, developed by Kenneth Cohen, is the first ethical code for qigong practitioners in North America.
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​Qigong Practitioner's Code of Ethics
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I shall seek to maintain a high standard of skill, knowledge, and professional conduct.
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I shall offer my services without favoritism, prejudice, or discrimination with regards to race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or gender.
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I shall refrain from any form of substance abuse and seek to model healthy behavior for my students and clients.
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I shall not make unrealistic, inaccurate, or false claims about Qigong or my training or abilities as a practitioner.
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I shall conduct my business in an ethical and courteous manner and practice honesty in advertising and promotion of services.
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I shall seek clear, honest, and respectful communication with clients, students, colleagues, and other associates.
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I shall practice honest disclosure of my professional background, including offering my resume for review, when requested.
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I shall not instigate or tolerate sexual advances while interacting with students or clients.
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I shall keep client and student information strictly confidential, in keeping with ethical and legal standards held by other health care professionals.
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I shall exercise my best judgment to determine if Qigong techniques or interventions are contraindicated, dangerous, or not in the best interests of students or clients. I acknowledge my own limitations and shall not hesitate to make referrals, when appropriate, to qualified health care professionals, including physicians and psychotherapists.
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As a healing Qigong practitioner I am committed to client/student education and personal development and to practicing methods that may offer relief from pain, suffering, and other symptoms of illness.