Ethics Dialogue: Spelling to Communicate – Reply by Thomas Zane

Quigley and colleagues (2024, Behavior Analysis in Practice, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-01001-4) described a treatment recommendation scenario within a multidisciplinary team setting for an adult with a developmental disability. The authors presented the information in a standard format to share how the involved parties identified, evaluated, and responded to the recommendation based upon their understanding of ethical decision-making. The core ethical principles mandated by behavioral ethics were described precisely, with the required recommendation crystal clear and unwavering. The recipient of such advise would know exactly what to think and how to react to such a treatment recommendation should they be in a similar situation in their respective clinical setting.