Medical Ethics & Patient Rights Flashcards
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A CDT therapist is approached by a pharmaceutical company to endorse a supplement claimed to help dyslexia. What ethical principle is most relevant?
Answer: Veracity
Veracity obligates practitioners to be truthful and not endorse or promote treatments that lack scientific evidence, which could mislead families.
Which of the following best describes a dual relationship that a CDT therapist must avoid?
Answer: Providing therapy to a student who is also a family friend
A dual relationship occurs when a therapist has a personal or professional role outside the therapeutic one, which can compromise objectivity and create conflicts of interest.
Under HIPAA's Privacy Rule, which of the following is a permitted disclosure without patient authorization?
Answer: Disclosing records to public health authorities for disease reporting
HIPAA permits disclosure to public health authorities for legally authorized purposes such as disease reporting without requiring patient authorization.
A parent objects to a specific evidence-based intervention recommended by a CDT therapist. What is the most ethical response?
Answer: Explore the parent's concerns, provide full information, and respect their final decision
Respecting autonomy means the therapist must fully inform the parent and honor their decision after ensuring they understand the implications.
A CDT therapist accidentally emails a student's assessment report to the wrong address. What is the required action under HIPAA?
Answer: Notify the affected individual and the relevant authorities as required by breach notification rules
HIPAA's Breach Notification Rule requires covered entities to notify affected individuals and, depending on scope, the HHS and media after an unsecured PHI breach.
Which ethical standard requires CDT therapists to honor commitments made to students and families, such as following through on referrals?
Answer: Fidelity
Fidelity is the ethical obligation to keep promises and honor commitments, including following through on referrals and treatment plans discussed with families.
A CDT therapist is reviewing a student's IEP and notices services that were promised but never delivered. What is the therapist's ethical responsibility?
Answer: Document the gap and advocate for the student to receive the agreed-upon services
Therapists have an ethical duty to advocate for students when promised services are not delivered, as this directly affects the student's right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).