Ethics and Professional Standards Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST defines informed consent in massage therapy?
Answer: The client's voluntary agreement after receiving relevant information about treatment
Informed consent requires that clients voluntarily agree to treatment after being fully informed of its nature, risks, and alternatives.
The AMTA Code of Ethics requires massage therapists to:
Answer: Maintain professional boundaries with all clients
The AMTA Code of Ethics mandates that therapists maintain professional boundaries to protect client welfare and the integrity of the therapeutic relationship.
A dual relationship in massage therapy occurs when:
Answer: The therapist has a personal relationship with a client outside of the professional context
A dual relationship exists when the therapist and client have a secondary relationship (e.g., friend, employer) beyond the professional therapeutic one.
Client records and personal health information must be kept confidential under:
Answer: HIPAA regulations
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) governs the privacy and security of client health information.
If a client discloses abuse during a session, most state laws require the therapist to:
Answer: Report it as a mandated reporter
Most states designate massage therapists as mandated reporters, legally requiring them to report suspected abuse of children or vulnerable adults.
Which action BEST demonstrates professional boundaries with a client who expresses romantic interest?
Answer: Clearly stating the professional nature of the relationship and, if needed, ending the session
Clearly communicating the professional nature of the relationship—and ending the session if boundaries are not respected—protects both parties.