Business and Ethics in Health Coaching Flashcards

An IAHC coach working in a corporate wellness setting should maintain client confidentiality from the employer by:

Answer: Reporting only aggregated, de-identified program data to the employer, never individual client details

In corporate settings, employers may receive aggregate program data, but individual client information remains strictly confidential under IAHC ethical standards.

Which pricing approach reflects IAHC's value of making health coaching accessible across income levels?

Answer: Sliding scale fees based on client ability to pay

Sliding scale pricing reflects IAHC's commitment to health equity by allowing coaches to serve clients across socioeconomic backgrounds.

An IAHC coach experiencing personal burnout should first:

Answer: Seek support, supervision, or reduce caseload before it affects client care

IAHC ethical standards include coach self-care as a professional responsibility; impaired coaches cannot serve clients effectively and must address their own wellbeing proactively.

The IAHC code of ethics requires coaches to practice with cultural competence, which means:

Answer: Adapting coaching style and approach to respect and integrate diverse cultural values and contexts

Cultural competence requires coaches to recognize how cultural background shapes health beliefs and behaviors and to adapt their approach accordingly.

An IAHC coach who is also a registered dietitian must make clear to clients that:

Answer: They are operating as a coach, not a dietitian, during coaching sessions unless context explicitly changes

Dual-credential professionals must clarify which role they occupy in any given interaction to avoid confusion about scope, liability, and client expectations.

What is the IAHC-recommended approach when a coaching client asks for the coach's personal medical opinion?

Answer: Acknowledge the question, clarify the coaching role, and redirect to appropriate medical professionals

Health coaches do not provide medical opinions; they clarify their role and facilitate appropriate referrals while continuing to support the client's broader health journey.