Ethics and Professional Standards Flashcards
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Transference in the therapeutic setting refers to:
Answer: The client projecting feelings from past relationships onto the therapist
Transference occurs when a client unconsciously redirects feelings from a past significant relationship onto the therapist.
Countertransference refers to:
Answer: The therapist's own emotional reactions to the client
Countertransference is the therapist's emotional response to a client, which may be influenced by the therapist's own unresolved issues.
Which of the following is an example of appropriate self-disclosure by a massage therapist?
Answer: Briefly mentioning a relevant professional experience to support the client
Appropriate self-disclosure is brief, purposeful, and serves the client's needs rather than the therapist's need to share.
How long should client records generally be retained after the last date of service?
Answer: At least 7 years (varies by state)
While state laws vary, a minimum of 7 years is a common standard for adult client record retention in the US.
Advertising massage services using misleading claims or implying medical outcomes violates which principle?
Answer: Veracity (truthfulness)
Veracity, or truthfulness, requires that therapists represent their services honestly and avoid misleading claims about outcomes.
Which behavior by a massage therapist would be considered MOST unethical?
Answer: Performing massage without informed consent
Performing massage without informed consent violates a client's autonomy and is a fundamental ethical and legal violation.