DPT Professional Ethics & Healthcare Management 2

Question 1

A PT discovers that a colleague is billing for services that were never provided. What is the PT's primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the fraudulent billing to the appropriate authority such as the employer or licensing board

Answer

PTs have an ethical duty to report illegal or unethical conduct, including billing fraud, to protect patients and the integrity of the profession.

Question 2

Which principle of the APTA Code of Ethics requires physical therapists to respect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Principle 5 – Trustworthiness

Answer

Principle 5 addresses trustworthiness and includes the obligation to protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality.

Question 3

A PT is asked to provide services outside their area of competence. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the patient to a more qualified provider

Answer

PTs must practice within their scope of competence and refer patients when they lack the necessary skills or training.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, which action by a PT is considered a permissible disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Disclosing information to treat a life-threatening injury to the patient

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI without authorization when necessary to treat a serious and imminent threat to the patient's life.

Question 5

A clinic manager asks a PT to shorten patient treatment times to increase daily patient volume. The PT believes this will compromise care quality. The PT should:

Accepted Answer

Express concerns through appropriate channels and advocate for patients

Answer

PTs have a duty to advocate for patients and must raise concerns about policies that compromise quality of care through appropriate internal channels first.

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DPT Professional Ethics & Healthcare Management 2