Business & Legal Practices Flashcards
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What does the objective section of a SOAP note typically include?
Answer: The therapist's observable findings such as tissue texture and range of motion
The objective section contains measurable, observable data gathered by the therapist, such as postural findings, tissue quality, and ROM measurements.
An independent contractor therapist differs from an employee primarily in that they:
Answer: Set their own hours and are responsible for their own taxes
Independent contractors control their schedule and methods, and are responsible for self-employment taxes; they do not receive employee benefits.
Which of the following is an example of appropriate self-promotion for a massage therapist?
Answer: Creating a professional website with accurate credentials
A professional website that accurately represents credentials and services is an ethical and legal marketing tool.
Good Samaritan laws in the U.S. generally protect massage therapists who:
Answer: Provide emergency care in good faith without expectation of payment
Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection for individuals who voluntarily provide emergency assistance in good faith, without compensation.
A client's health intake form is considered a legal document because it:
Answer: Documents consent and provides a record of the client's health history
The intake form, including signatures, documents informed consent and client-reported health history, making it an important legal and clinical record.
Which organization offers the NCBTMB (National Certification) credential for massage therapists?
Answer: National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
The NCBTMB administers the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB), a voluntary advanced credential above state licensure.