Ethics, Laws, and Business Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship that would violate professional ethics?
Answer: Providing massage services to your spouse
Treating immediate family members or romantic partners creates a dual relationship that compromises objectivity and professional boundaries.
Under NCBTMB standards, how long must a massage therapist typically retain client records?
Answer: At least 4 years, or as required by state law
NCBTMB recommends retaining client records for at least four years, though therapists must also comply with any longer state-mandated retention periods.
A client asks the therapist to sign a form stating that massage cured their chronic condition. The therapist should:
Answer: Refuse and explain that such claims exceed scope of practice
Claiming to cure medical conditions exceeds the scope of practice for massage therapists and constitutes fraudulent documentation.
What is the most important reason for a massage therapist to document session notes immediately after each treatment?
Answer: To ensure accuracy and provide a legal record of care
Prompt documentation ensures accuracy of clinical findings, supports continuity of care, and creates a defensible legal record.
Which ethical principle requires a massage therapist to respect a client's right to make decisions about their own care?
Answer: Autonomy
Autonomy is the ethical principle that recognizes a client's right to make informed decisions about their own health care.
If a massage therapist moves to a new state, what must they do before practicing?
Answer: Obtain licensure in the new state as required by that state's laws
Massage therapy licensure is state-specific; therapists must meet the new state's licensing requirements before practicing there.
A therapist who advertises services they are not qualified to perform is violating which principle?
Answer: Veracity
Veracity (truthfulness) requires honest representation of qualifications and services; false advertising violates this core ethical principle.