Medical Ethics & Patient Rights Flashcards
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A CDT therapist is asked by a divorce attorney to provide therapy records about a student whose parents are in a custody dispute. What should the therapist do first?
Answer: Obtain a court order or consent from the appropriate legal guardian before releasing
Records should only be released in a custody dispute upon receipt of a court order or valid authorization from the appropriate legal guardian.
Which patient right is protected under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as it applies to students with dyslexia?
Answer: The right to reasonable accommodations in educational programs
Section 504 protects students with disabilities, including dyslexia, from discrimination and entitles them to reasonable accommodations in school programs.
A CDT therapist realizes mid-treatment that a student's needs exceed their competence level. What is the ethical obligation?
Answer: Refer the student to a more qualified professional and transition care appropriately
Practicing within one's competence is a core ethical obligation; when a case exceeds a therapist's skills, referral and proper transition of care are required.
What does 'informed consent' specifically require when enrolling a child in a dyslexia therapy program?
Answer: A written explanation of services, risks, benefits, and alternatives, signed by the guardian
Informed consent requires that guardians receive a clear explanation of what therapy involves, its benefits and limitations, and alternatives, before signing.
A CDT therapist in a public school is asked by an administrator to delay documenting a student's dyslexia diagnosis to avoid triggering special education obligations. What should the therapist do?
Answer: Refuse and document findings accurately, as falsifying or withholding records is unethical
Accurate documentation is an ethical and legal obligation; manipulating records to avoid legal responsibilities violates professional ethics and IDEA.
A student who is 16 years old requests that their dyslexia therapy records not be shared with their parents. How should the CDT therapist respond?
Answer: Explain that FERPA rights are held by parents until the student turns 18 in most cases
Under FERPA, parents retain rights to educational records until the student turns 18, though the therapist should still discuss privacy concerns sensitively with the student.
A CDT therapist is treating a student whose insurance company requests detailed session notes. What is the ethical concern with providing full session notes?
Answer: Full session notes may contain sensitive details beyond what is necessary for billing purposes
The minimum necessary standard under HIPAA limits disclosure to only the information needed for the specific purpose, protecting student privacy.