MBLEx Ethics, Boundaries, and Laws Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A massage therapist discovers that a new client is a close family friend. What is the most ethical course of action?
Answer: Discuss the dual relationship and establish clear professional boundaries
Dual relationships require open discussion and clear boundary-setting to maintain professional integrity.
Which federal law requires massage therapists to maintain client health information confidentiality?
Answer: HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) establishes national standards for protecting patient health information.
A client offers a massage therapist an expensive gift after a session. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Politely decline and explain professional boundary policies
Accepting expensive gifts can blur professional boundaries and create an expectation of preferential treatment.
What is the primary purpose of a scope of practice for licensed massage therapists?
Answer: To define the legally permitted techniques and services a therapist may perform
Scope of practice legally defines the boundaries of what a licensed massage therapist is trained and authorized to perform.
A massage therapist suspects a minor client is being physically abused. Under mandatory reporting laws, what must the therapist do?
Answer: Document the suspicion and report it to the appropriate authorities
Mandatory reporting laws require healthcare professionals to report suspected child abuse to designated authorities such as child protective services.
Which of the following best describes the concept of informed consent in massage therapy?
Answer: The therapist explains the treatment plan, risks, and benefits, and the client agrees before the session begins
Informed consent requires that the client understands and voluntarily agrees to the proposed treatment after being given adequate information about procedures, risks, and benefits.