Ethics & Professionalism Flashcards
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A BHT working with a client whose cultural practices differ significantly from their own should first:
Answer: Seek to understand and respect the client's cultural values within the treatment context
Cultural competence requires BHTs to actively learn about and respect each client's cultural background to provide effective, individualized care.
If a BHT accidentally sends a client's PHI to the wrong email address, the first step should be to:
Answer: Immediately notify the supervisor and follow the agency's breach notification policy
Accidental PHI disclosures are potential HIPAA breaches and must be reported to a supervisor immediately so the breach notification process can be followed.
Which of the following is an example of maintaining professional boundaries?
Answer: Limiting personal self-disclosure to what therapeutically benefits the client
Professional boundaries permit limited, purposeful self-disclosure that serves the client's therapeutic goals, not personal relationship building.
A BHT learns during supervision that they have a personal bias that may affect their work with a specific client population. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Acknowledge the bias, seek additional training, and continue supervision to manage it
Ethical practice requires BHTs to recognize and actively address personal biases through supervision, training, and self-reflection.
Under HIPAA's Minimum Necessary Standard, a BHT should share client information:
Answer: Only to the extent required to accomplish the specific purpose of the disclosure
The Minimum Necessary Standard limits disclosures to only the information needed to fulfill the specific purpose, even within a care team.
A client asks the BHT to keep a secret before sharing information. The most appropriate response is to:
Answer: Explain the limits of confidentiality before the client shares
BHTs must clarify the limits of confidentiality before a client discloses so the client can make an informed decision about what to share.
Which behavior demonstrates a BHT's commitment to professional development?
Answer: Attending continuing education workshops and applying new skills under supervision
Ongoing professional development through continuing education and supervised practice is an ethical obligation that ensures quality client care.