Facial Aesthetics Patient Consultation & Ethical Practices Flashcards
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A patient who is 17 years old presents alone requesting dermal filler. What is the correct action under US regulations?
Answer: Treat only with a parent or legal guardian present and consenting
Minors cannot provide legal consent; a parent or guardian must be present and consent on their behalf in most US states.
Which of the following is a red flag indicating a patient may have unrealistic expectations from facial aesthetic treatment?
Answer: Bringing multiple celebrity photos and requesting an identical appearance
Requesting to look like a specific celebrity suggests unrealistic expectations and possible psychological vulnerability.
What is the primary purpose of a medical history questionnaire completed before a facial aesthetic consultation?
Answer: To identify contraindications and tailor treatment safely
Medical history forms identify contraindications, allergies, and risk factors that guide safe treatment planning.
A practitioner posts a patient's before-and-after images on Instagram without consent. This most directly violates which principle?
Answer: Confidentiality
Sharing identifiable patient images without consent is a breach of confidentiality and data protection obligations.
Which of the following best describes 'duty of candour' in facial aesthetics practice?
Answer: The professional duty to be open and honest when something goes wrong
Duty of candour requires practitioners to be transparent with patients when treatment results in harm or unexpected outcomes.
A patient returns unhappy with their lip filler result one week post-treatment. Which is the best first step?
Answer: Listen empathetically, review the medical records, and assess the outcome objectively
A thorough, empathetic review using clinical records is the appropriate first step before deciding on any corrective action.
In the context of facial aesthetics, what does 'cooling-off period' refer to?
Answer: A mandatory gap between consultation and first treatment to allow patient reflection
A cooling-off period gives patients time to reflect on their decision before proceeding with an elective aesthetic treatment.