Ethics & Professionalism Flashcards
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A client discloses during a session that they plan to seriously harm a specific coworker next week. What is the BHT's primary obligation?
Answer: Report the threat to the supervisor immediately so the duty-to-warn protocol can be activated
When a client makes a credible threat of harm to an identifiable third party, the BHT must immediately report to a supervisor to trigger duty-to-warn and duty-to-protect obligations.
A BHT notices a colleague falsifying progress notes by copying last week's notes verbatim. The best course of action is to:
Answer: Report the concern to a supervisor or compliance officer
Falsifying documentation is an ethical and legal violation; the BHT is obligated to report such misconduct through proper channels.
Which of the following best describes 'scope of practice' for a BHT?
Answer: The defined boundaries of tasks and responsibilities authorized for the BHT's credential and employer
Scope of practice refers to the legally and professionally defined tasks a BHT is trained, credentialed, and authorized to perform.
A BHT receives a friend request on social media from a current client. The most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Decline and discuss appropriate boundaries with the supervisor
Accepting social media contact from a current client blurs professional boundaries; the BHT should decline and consult a supervisor.
When a BHT disagrees with a treatment plan created by the supervising clinician, the appropriate action is to:
Answer: Document the disagreement and discuss it privately with the supervisor
BHTs must follow the supervisor's treatment plan but are ethically encouraged to express professional concerns through proper, respectful communication.
Which action by a BHT would most likely violate client dignity?
Answer: Discussing a client's personal struggles loudly in a public break room
Discussing a client's personal information in a public area violates both dignity and confidentiality.
A BHT is asked by a client's employer to confirm whether the client is receiving treatment. Without a signed release of information, the BHT should:
Answer: Neither confirm nor deny the client's involvement in treatment
Without a valid written release of information, the BHT cannot disclose any details about a client's treatment, including whether they are a client at all.