Ethics & Professionalism Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the concept of beneficence in massage therapy ethics?
Answer: Acting in the best interest of the client
Beneficence means actively doing good and promoting the client's welfare, which is a primary ethical obligation of massage therapists.
If a massage therapist suspects a child client has signs of abuse, they are legally required to:
Answer: Report it to the appropriate child protective services agency
Massage therapists are mandated reporters in most U.S. states and must report suspected child abuse to the appropriate authorities.
Which statement about intake forms is correct?
Answer: They should be completed before every new client's first session
Intake forms gather essential health history, contraindications, and consent information before a new client's first session.
Non-maleficence in massage therapy means:
Answer: Do no harm to the client
Non-maleficence—'first, do no harm'—requires massage therapists to avoid techniques or actions that could injure or harm the client.
Continuing education (CE) requirements exist primarily to ensure:
Answer: Therapists maintain and expand their professional competence
CE requirements ensure practitioners stay current with evolving evidence, techniques, and safety practices to maintain competence.
The subjective section of a SOAP note contains:
Answer: What the client reports in their own words about their condition
The 'S' in SOAP records the client's subjective experience—their complaints, pain levels, and history as they describe it.