Ethics & Professional Standards Flashcards
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Which scenario demonstrates a violation of the ethical principle of veracity (truthfulness) in orofacial myology?
Answer: Overstating the effectiveness of therapy to encourage patient enrollment
Overstating treatment effectiveness to recruit patients violates the principle of veracity and informed consent.
When a COM suspects that their own personal health condition may impair professional performance, the ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Seek evaluation, reduce or modify workload as needed, and consult a healthcare provider
Self-care and professional fitness for duty are ethical obligations to protect patient welfare.
A COM receives a subpoena for a patient's treatment records. The correct response is to:
Answer: Consult legal counsel and follow the proper legal procedure before releasing records
A valid subpoena may require disclosure, but practitioners should consult legal counsel to ensure proper procedure is followed.
Which behavior by a COM best reflects the ethical principle of fidelity?
Answer: Keeping promises made to patients, such as follow-up calls after procedures
Fidelity means keeping commitments and being loyal to the therapeutic relationship and professional agreements.
A COM who has completed additional training in orofacial pain wants to add it to their scope of services. The ethical prerequisite is:
Answer: Ensuring training meets recognized competency standards before offering the service
Expanding scope of practice requires verified competency through recognized training before offering services to patients.
If a COM disagrees with a referring physician's recommendation that may not be in the patient's best interest, the ethical approach is to:
Answer: Discuss the concern directly with the physician and document the communication
Ethical practice requires advocating for the patient through direct professional communication and careful documentation.
Which of the following best describes the ethical obligation of a COM when publishing case studies or clinical observations?
Answer: Obtain written informed consent from patients before publishing any identifiable information
Publishing case studies requires explicit written informed consent to protect patient privacy and uphold ethical standards.