CT Ethical & Professional Standards 5

Question 1

A thanatologist is approached to provide services outside their area of competence due to a shortage of specialists. The ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and assist the client in finding a competent provider

Answer

Practicing outside one's competence risks client harm; the ethical response is to decline and facilitate an appropriate referral.

Question 2

When documenting client sessions, a thanatologist's ethical obligation regarding records includes:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining accurate, timely, and professionally relevant notes

Answer

Ethical documentation standards require accurate, timely records that are professionally relevant and appropriately secured.

Question 3

A thanatologist realizes they have developed romantic feelings for a current client. The ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision immediately and consider transferring care appropriately

Answer

Romantic feelings toward a client require immediate supervision and, if necessary, careful transfer of care to protect client welfare.

Question 4

In thanatology, 'informed consent' prior to beginning services must include disclosure of:

Accepted Answer

The limits of confidentiality, fees, and the nature of services

Answer

Informed consent must cover confidentiality limits, fees, service nature, and client rights so clients can make autonomous decisions about participation.

Question 5

A hospice thanatologist is asked by hospital administration to see twice as many clients in the same time period to reduce costs. The primary ethical concern is:

Accepted Answer

Compromised quality of care and potential client harm

Answer

Doubling caseload without increasing time risks inadequate care, violating the ethical principle of non-maleficence.

(CT) Certified Thanatologist Practice Test

(CT) Certified Thanatologist Practice Test

CT Ethical & Professional Standards 5