Ethics & Professionalism Flashcards
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A BHT who is experiencing severe personal stress that is beginning to affect their work should:
Answer: Seek support through an employee assistance program and inform the supervisor as needed
BHTs experiencing personal distress that affects job performance are ethically obligated to seek support and communicate with supervisors to protect client welfare.
A colleague tells a BHT: 'I heard you're working with the Smith family—are they doing better?' The correct response is to:
Answer: Decline to confirm or discuss client information without a valid need-to-know
Client confidentiality applies to all staff; the BHT must not confirm or discuss a client's case unless the colleague has a clinical need-to-know.
Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest for a BHT?
Answer: Providing services to a close personal friend who is assigned to the BHT's caseload
Providing services to a close personal friend creates a dual relationship that compromises objectivity and constitutes a conflict of interest.
A BHT who disagrees with a client's lifestyle choices that do not pose harm to others should:
Answer: Maintain a non-judgmental stance and provide care without expressing personal opinions
Non-judgmentalism is a core professional value; BHTs must set aside personal opinions about harmless lifestyle choices that do not affect treatment goals.
Which of the following is the most appropriate use of a client's Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Answer: Using it in a team case consultation to improve the client's treatment
PHI may be used internally for treatment purposes such as team consultations; sharing with family or law enforcement requires proper authorization.
When a BHT completes an incident report after a client's self-injury, the report should be:
Answer: Objective, factual, and completed as soon as possible after the incident
Incident reports must be objective, factual, and completed promptly to ensure accurate records and facilitate appropriate follow-up.
A BHT who suspects a supervisor is sexually harassing a client should:
Answer: Report the concern to a higher authority such as a compliance officer or licensing board
Sexual misconduct by any staff member toward a client must be reported to a higher authority immediately; the BHT cannot wait or address it informally.