CDT Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 3

Question 1

A CDT therapist suspects a student is experiencing abuse at home. What is the therapist's legal and ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to the appropriate child protective services

Answer

Mandated reporter laws require licensed professionals to report reasonable suspicions of child abuse to child protective services without delay.

Question 2

Which ethical obligation requires a dyslexia therapist to maintain accurate records of sessions, assessments, and interventions?

Accepted Answer

Accountability

Answer

Accountability requires practitioners to maintain transparent, accurate, and complete records that reflect the care provided.

Question 3

A school employs a CDT therapist to assess students for dyslexia. A parent requests a copy of their child's evaluation report. Under IDEA, what must the school provide?

Accepted Answer

Access to the full evaluation report at no cost to the parent

Answer

Under IDEA, parents have the right to access all education records, including evaluation reports, free of charge.

Question 4

A CDT therapist works in a private practice and charges a sliding scale fee. One client cannot afford any fee. What is the ethical principle most directly relevant to this situation?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice requires fair and equitable distribution of services and resources, prompting consideration of access for all clients regardless of financial status.

Question 5

A parent signs a release of information form allowing a CDT therapist to share records with a psychiatrist. Two years later, the psychiatrist's office requests updated records. Is the original release still valid?

Accepted Answer

No, releases typically expire and a new authorization is required

Answer

Releases of information generally have an expiration date, and a new signed authorization is required before disclosing additional records.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

CDT Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 3