MBLEx Ethics, Boundaries, and Laws Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A massage therapist working in a spa setting notices a coworker performing techniques outside their scope of practice. What should the therapist do?
Answer: Report the concern to a supervisor or the appropriate licensing board
Ethical responsibility includes reporting scope-of-practice violations to protect public safety through proper channels.
In which situation would it be legally appropriate for a massage therapist to share client records without explicit consent?
Answer: When compelled by a valid court order or subpoena
Client records may be disclosed without consent when legally compelled by a court order or subpoena.
A client repeatedly makes sexually suggestive comments during sessions despite being asked to stop. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Terminate the session and document the incident
Repeated sexual comments after a warning constitute a boundary violation, and the therapist should terminate the session and create a written record.
What is the ethical principle of nonmaleficence as it applies to massage therapy?
Answer: Do no harm to the client
Nonmaleficence is the ethical obligation to avoid causing harm to the client through action or negligence.
A massage therapist relocates to a new state. Which of the following is required before practicing?
Answer: Obtaining licensure or certification as required by the new state's laws
Massage therapy licensure is regulated at the state level, and therapists must meet the new state's specific requirements before practicing.
Which of the following constitutes a boundary violation in the therapeutic massage relationship?
Answer: Initiating a personal romantic relationship with a current client
Pursuing a romantic relationship with a current client is a serious boundary violation that exploits the inherent power differential in the therapeutic relationship.