Professional Ethics and Standards Flashcards

A CDCES is asked to sign off on diabetes education provided by an unlicensed staff member. What is the primary ethical concern?

Answer: Billing fraud and misrepresentation of services rendered

Signing off on services not personally provided constitutes billing fraud and misrepresents the qualifications of the provider, violating both legal and ethical standards.

Which behavior demonstrates adherence to the principle of justice in diabetes education practice?

Answer: Advocating for equitable access to diabetes education for underserved populations

Justice requires fair distribution of resources and advocating for equitable access regardless of socioeconomic status, insurance, or other social factors.

A CDCES receives a subpoena for a patient's records in a legal case. What is the correct first action?

Answer: Consult with legal counsel or the facility's privacy officer before releasing records

Consulting legal counsel or the privacy officer ensures the subpoena is valid and that records are released appropriately under applicable legal and HIPAA requirements.

A patient with type 2 diabetes refuses insulin therapy despite clinical recommendations. How should a CDCES respond?

Answer: Respect the patient's autonomy while exploring barriers and providing complete information about risks

Patient autonomy must be respected while the educator fulfills their duty to ensure the patient is fully informed and barriers to acceptance are understood.

What is the primary purpose of mandatory reporting laws as they apply to CDCES practice?

Answer: To protect vulnerable individuals such as children and elders from abuse or neglect

Mandatory reporting laws exist to protect vulnerable populations from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, superseding confidentiality obligations in these specific circumstances.

A CDCES is developing a community diabetes prevention program. Which action best reflects social justice in program design?

Answer: Conducting a community needs assessment and co-designing with community members

Community co-design that centers the voices and needs of the target population reflects social justice principles and improves program relevance and uptake.

Which scenario would require a CDCES to break patient confidentiality?

Answer: A patient discloses intent to harm a specific identifiable person

A credible, specific threat of harm to an identifiable third party triggers the duty to warn, which overrides patient confidentiality.