Professional Practice Flashcards
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A CHT working in an outpatient clinic sees a patient who reveals they are experiencing domestic violence. The therapist's primary obligation is to:
Answer: Document findings and provide resources; mandatory reporting varies by state law
Domestic violence mandatory reporting requirements vary by state; therapists must document findings, provide support resources, and follow applicable state laws.
Which model best describes evidence-based practice in hand therapy?
Answer: Integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values
Evidence-based practice requires integration of the best available research, therapist clinical expertise, and individual patient preferences and values.
A CHT is asked to provide therapy services that are outside their current competency level. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Decline and refer to an appropriately skilled provider
Practicing outside one's competency violates professional ethics; the appropriate action is to refer to a qualified provider.
When writing a functional capacity evaluation report for workers' compensation, the CHT should ensure that:
Answer: Findings are objective, reproducible, and based on standardized testing
FCE reports must be objective, based on standardized and reproducible measures, and free from bias toward any party.
The principle of beneficence in hand therapy practice means the therapist should:
Answer: Act in the best interest of the patient
Beneficence requires the therapist to actively promote the patient's well-being and provide treatments that offer the greatest benefit.
A CHT receives a subpoena for a patient's medical records. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Notify the patient and consult with legal counsel before releasing records
A subpoena does not automatically override HIPAA; therapists should notify the patient and seek legal guidance before releasing records.
In a hand therapy practice, informed consent must address which of the following?
Answer: Diagnosis, proposed treatment, risks, benefits, and alternatives
Valid informed consent requires disclosure of diagnosis, planned interventions, expected benefits, potential risks, and available alternatives.