Garrett Nathan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Garrett Nathan, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and doctoral student focused on interprofessional education and ethical practice in healthcare. His current work examines how ethical codes from various disciplines can inform collaborative practice and improve team-based care. By identifying shared values and key differences across professional guidelines, he aims to support more effective, ethical decision-making within interprofessional teams.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Ethical guidelines of principles and standards of conduct for a profession are generally referred to as ethical codes. Gifford (2024) compared the ethical codes of behavior analysts, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and speech-language pathologists, identifying common themes such as confidentiality, informed consent, welfare, and equality. While these professions share core values, differences in their ethical codes can impact collaboration. As healthcare professionals increasingly work with other fields to support patient needs, understanding the ethical codes and scopes of…