CBMT Music Therapy Ethics and Documentation 3

Question 1

A music therapist leaves session notes accessible on a shared computer. This is MOST likely a violation of:

Accepted Answer

Client confidentiality and HIPAA

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Copyright law

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Scope of practice

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Professional boundaries

Question 2

Scope of practice for a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The range of professional activities for which the therapist is trained and qualified

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The geographic area where the therapist may work

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The number of clients a therapist may see per day

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The genres of music a therapist is permitted to use

Question 3

A music therapist suspects a client is being abused. Under mandatory reporting laws, the therapist is REQUIRED to:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to appropriate authorities

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Consult with the client before reporting

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Wait until they have physical evidence

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Notify the alleged abuser first

Question 4

Which documentation format requires recording antecedents, behaviors, and consequences?

Accepted Answer

ABC behavioral documentation

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SOAP notes

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DAP notes

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PIE notes

Question 5

A music therapist terminates services with a client. Ethical termination requires:

Accepted Answer

Providing adequate notice and referrals to ensure continuity of care

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Ending services abruptly to avoid client dependency

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Keeping the termination reason completely confidential from the client

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Waiting for the client to initiate the end of services

Question 6

What does the term 'vicarious liability' mean in the context of music therapy supervision?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor may be held responsible for the supervisee's professional misconduct

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The supervisor takes credit for the supervisee's achievements

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The supervisee must replicate the supervisor's clinical style

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The supervisor bills for the supervisee's sessions