Ethics, Safety & Professional Conduct Flashcards
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A client requests that the hypnotist share session recordings with their employer to verify attendance. The hypnotist should:
Answer: Decline unless the client provides explicit written authorization specifying what may be shared
Releasing session recordings requires explicit, written authorization from the client that specifies exactly what information may be disclosed.
Under NGH standards, which situation requires a physician or mental health referral BEFORE beginning hypnosis?
Answer: A client reporting a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder who is not currently under psychiatric care
Clients with psychiatric diagnoses not currently under professional care should be referred before hypnosis is initiated to ensure safety and appropriate coordination.
Which statement most accurately describes the proper use of post-hypnotic suggestions related to medication?
Answer: Hypnotists must never suggest changes to prescribed medications — that falls outside scope of practice
Advising any change to prescribed medication is a medical act entirely outside the scope of a hypnotist's practice.
A client asks the hypnotist to implant a suggestion that will prevent them from remembering a traumatic event. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Decline, as deliberately inducing amnesia for therapeutic purposes exceeds a hypnotist's scope of practice
Deliberately inducing amnesia to manage trauma is a clinical intervention that exceeds a BCH's scope of practice.
What does the NGH Code of Ethics require regarding advertising claims?
Answer: All advertising must be truthful, not misleading, and must not promise specific outcomes
NGH ethics mandate that all advertising be honest, non-deceptive, and free of promises of guaranteed outcomes.
A hypnotist notices during a session that a client appears to be dissociating in a way suggesting a possible trauma response. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Gently return the client to full waking state and refer to a licensed trauma specialist
Dissociative responses indicating trauma exceed a hypnotist's competency; the session should be halted and the client referred to a licensed trauma specialist.
How long should a BCH retain client session records according to professional best practices?
Answer: A minimum of seven years, or longer if minors are involved
Professional best practices generally require retaining client records for at least seven years, with extended periods for minors to account for potential future legal or clinical needs.