Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards

A professional's personal values conflict with a client's lifestyle choices. The ethical response is to:

Answer: Provide professional service without imposing personal values on the client

Professionals must respect client autonomy and provide non-judgmental service regardless of personal values differences.

Which of the following is an example of 'scope of practice' violation?

Answer: Performing services for which one is not licensed or trained

Scope of practice violations occur when a professional performs services beyond their training, licensure, or competence.

How should a professional handle a situation where a client requests services that are outside ethical guidelines?

Answer: Decline the request and explain the ethical limitations clearly

Declining ethically problematic requests while providing a clear explanation respects both professional standards and the client's dignity.

Which standard requires professionals to treat all clients with equal care and respect regardless of personal characteristics?

Answer: Justice and non-discrimination

The principle of justice in professional ethics requires equitable, non-discriminatory treatment for all clients.

A professional who consistently overpromises outcomes to attract clients is violating the ethical principle of:

Answer: Veracity (truthfulness)

Veracity requires honesty in all communications with clients, including realistic representation of what services can achieve.

When a professional retires or leaves a practice, their ethical obligations to former clients include:

Answer: Ensuring continuity of care and secure transfer or retention of records

Professionals leaving practice must ensure clients are not abandoned and that records are handled securely per legal and ethical requirements.

The ethical principle of 'beneficence' most closely means that professionals should:

Answer: Actively promote the well-being and best interests of clients

Beneficence requires professionals to take positive action to promote clients' welfare, going beyond simply avoiding harm.