CTP Legal and Ethical Standards 2

Question 1

A telehealth provider licensed in New York wants to treat a patient currently located in California. Which legal principle governs this situation?

Accepted Answer

The provider must be licensed in the state where the patient is physically located

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The provider's home state license is sufficient for all US patients

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Federal telehealth law overrides all state licensing requirements

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The patient's insurance determines which state law applies

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT considered a covered entity required to comply with privacy rules?

Accepted Answer

A self-employed personal trainer offering nutritional advice

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Health insurance companies

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Healthcare clearinghouses

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Hospitals providing telehealth services

Question 3

A patient requests that their telehealth therapist share session notes with their employer. What is the ethically correct response?

Accepted Answer

Obtain written authorization from the patient and assess any potential harm before disclosing

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Comply immediately since the patient consented

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Refuse and explain that employer disclosure is never permitted

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Provide a summary only, as full notes cannot be shared

Question 4

Which federal law specifically extended telehealth flexibilities during the COVID-19 public health emergency by waiving the originating site requirement?

Accepted Answer

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

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The Affordable Care Act

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The HITECH Act

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The Mental Health Parity Act

Question 5

A telehealth clinician discovers a patient may be in immediate danger of self-harm during a video session. What is the primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient's safety by contacting emergency services if necessary, regardless of confidentiality

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Terminate the session and document the conversation

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Refer the patient to an in-person provider and end the telehealth relationship

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Obtain the patient's permission before taking any action

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the 'originating site' in a traditional Medicare telehealth reimbursement model?

Accepted Answer

The location where the Medicare patient receives the telehealth service

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The location where the treating provider is situated

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The billing address of the healthcare organization

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The server location hosting the telehealth platform

Question 7

A telehealth provider using a third-party video platform must ensure the vendor signs which type of agreement under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

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A Patient Authorization Form

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A Service Level Agreement (SLA)

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A Notice of Privacy Practices