FAC Facial Aesthetics Patient Consultation & Ethical Practices 2

Question 1

A patient requests a treatment that you believe is not appropriate for their presenting concern. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain why, offering appropriate alternatives

Answer

Perform the treatment since the patient has consented

Answer

Refer immediately without explanation

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Perform a modified version without telling the patient

Question 2

Which psychological screening tool is most commonly referenced when identifying patients with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) risk in aesthetic consultations?

Accepted Answer

COPS (Cosmetic Procedure Screening questionnaire)

Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

GAD-7

Answer

Beck Depression Inventory

Question 3

During a consultation, a patient discloses they are taking warfarin. What is the primary concern for facial aesthetic procedures?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged bleeding and bruising

Answer

Increased infection risk

Answer

Reduced efficacy of neurotoxins

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Allergic reaction risk

Question 4

What does 'off-label' use of a medical product mean in the context of facial aesthetics?

Accepted Answer

Using a product outside its licensed indications

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Using a product that is counterfeit

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Using a product without a prescription

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Using a product that has expired

Question 5

A patient presents for lip filler and appears intoxicated. What should the practitioner do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to treat and reschedule when sober

Answer

Proceed if the patient insists they are fine

Answer

Reduce the filler volume and proceed

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Obtain a countersignature from a colleague and proceed

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'justice' in the context of facial aesthetics ethics?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring fair, equitable treatment and access to care

Answer

Protecting patient confidentiality at all times

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Maximising patient outcomes regardless of cost

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Avoiding any action that could cause harm

Question 7

A patient requests before-and-after photos of previous patients to set expectations. What is the appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Share photos only with other patients' written consent and with identifiers removed

Answer

Share photos freely as they aid informed consent

Answer

Decline entirely as it constitutes advertising

Answer

Share photos on social media to demonstrate outcomes