Ethical Practices & Professional Standards Flashcards
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A CDI is asked by a hearing family member after a medical appointment what the Deaf patient's diagnosis was. What is the most appropriate response under the NAD-RID CPC?
Answer: Politely decline, explaining that assignment information is confidential
Tenet 1 requires interpreters to keep all assignment-related information confidential unless the consumer authorizes disclosure or law requires it.
Which situation is a recognized exception to confidentiality under the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct?
Answer: Federal or state law mandates disclosure, such as reporting child abuse
The CPC allows disclosure when required by law, such as mandatory reporting statutes.
A CDI realizes mid-assignment that a Deaf consumer uses a regional sign variety the CDI cannot fully understand. What is the best ethical action?
Answer: Acknowledge the limitation and take steps such as clarifying, adding a team member, or withdrawing
Tenet 2 requires interpreters to accept and continue assignments only when they have the skills to communicate effectively, and to address gaps transparently.
Under the NAD-RID CPC, which tenet most directly addresses an interpreter's obligation to disclose a prior personal relationship with a party in a legal proceeding?
Answer: Tenet 3: Conduct
Tenet 3 (Conduct) calls for interpreters to disclose real or perceived conflicts of interest to all parties.
A Deaf consumer offers a CDI a $100 gift card after a long, emotional court case. What is the most ethically sound response?
Answer: Graciously decline, since accepting gifts beyond the agreed fee may create a conflict or appearance of impropriety
The CPC cautions against accepting gifts or gratuities that could create a conflict of interest or affect impartiality.
Which statement best describes the CDI's role regarding a Deaf consumer's decisions in a vocational rehabilitation meeting?
Answer: Respect the consumer's right to make informed decisions without imposing personal opinions
Tenet 4 requires respect for consumers' autonomy and their right to self-determination.
A CDI notices a hearing team interpreter repeatedly omitting the Deaf witness's hedging language. What is the most appropriate first step?
Answer: Use the established team process to monitor, feed, and correct the record as appropriate
Tenet 5 supports collaborative teaming, including monitoring and correcting errors through agreed-upon team strategies.
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