ASHA CCC Ethical & Professional Standards Flashcards
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What is a fundamental ethical responsibility of a speech-language pathologist?
Answer: Maintaining patient confidentiality
Speech-language pathologists must ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect client information.
Which organization establishes professional standards for speech-language pathologists and audiologists?
Answer: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) sets ethical and professional standards for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
What is an example of professional misconduct for an audiologist?
Answer: Providing treatment without informed consent
Providing treatment without obtaining informed consent from the patient is considered professional misconduct in audiology and speech-language pathology.
What must speech-language pathologists do to maintain ASHA certification?
Answer: Complete continuing education requirements
ASHA-certified professionals must complete continuing education to stay updated on best practices and maintain certification.
Why is cultural competency important in speech-language pathology?
Answer: To ensure equitable care for diverse populations
Cultural competency helps clinicians provide equitable care by understanding and respecting clients’ diverse backgrounds and communication needs.
Which action is considered unethical in clinical practice?
Answer: Failing to refer a patient when needed
Failing to refer a patient to a specialist when necessary can negatively impact their treatment outcomes and violates ethical standards.