CCM Ethics, Advocacy, & Legal Issues

Question 1

What is the ethical principle of autonomy in care management?

Accepted Answer

Respecting the client's right to choose

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Making decisions for the client

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Acting in the client’s best interest

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Enforcing medical compliance

Question 2

When should a care manager break client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

If the client threatens self-harm or others

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When the client is noncompliant

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To update the client's family

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To simplify documentation

Question 3

What does the ethical principle of beneficence require of care managers?

Accepted Answer

Promoting client well-being

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Avoiding involvement in client issues

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Focusing on cost-efficiency

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Following client wishes without question

Question 4

What is the primary role of a care manager in advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Support client rights and needs

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Decide treatments for clients

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Represent insurance companies

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Limit communication with the care team

Question 5

What legal document allows someone to make healthcare decisions on behalf of a client?

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

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Living will

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Client agreement form

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HIPAA form

Question 6

How should a care manager respond to suspected elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Report immediately to authorities

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Ignore it unless client complains

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Wait for more evidence

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Confront the suspected abuser directly