IAHC Business and Ethics in Health Coaching

Question 1

According to IAHC ethics standards, a health coach who becomes romantically involved with a current client is violating which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Professional boundaries

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Confidentiality

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Informed consent

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Non-maleficence

Question 2

An IAHC coach discovers a client is engaging in a behavior that is potentially dangerous to themselves. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Assess risk level, address it within the session, and refer to appropriate health or emergency services if needed

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Keep full confidentiality and continue coaching as normal

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Immediately end the coaching relationship and report to authorities without speaking to the client

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Post about the situation anonymously on social media for advice

Question 3

Which practice is required by IAHC to protect client privacy in a health coaching business?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining written consent before sharing any client information with third parties

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Sharing client progress with their employer for accountability

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Posting client success stories publicly unless the client objects verbally

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Storing client records permanently on a personal email account

Question 4

An IAHC-certified coach is contacted by a client's spouse asking for coaching notes. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that client information is confidential without the client's written consent

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Share relevant notes to support the client's health

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Send a summary that omits sensitive details

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Refer the spouse to the client's physician

Question 5

When marketing health coaching services, IAHC ethics prohibit coaches from:

Accepted Answer

Guaranteeing specific health outcomes such as 'lose 20 pounds in 30 days'

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Listing their IAHC certification credentials

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Publishing client testimonials with written permission

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Offering a free initial discovery session

Question 6

An IAHC health coach recognizes that a client's presenting issue exceeds coaching scope and requires mental health care. The ethical action is:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a licensed mental health professional and adjust or pause the coaching scope

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Continue coaching while addressing mental health informally

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Seek online supervision and continue

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Tell the client coaching can handle any wellness concern