Ethics, Laws, and Business Flashcards
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Which of the following actions would constitute insurance fraud by a massage therapist?
Answer: Billing for a longer session than was provided
Billing for services or time not actually provided constitutes insurance fraud, which is both illegal and a serious ethical violation.
A client discloses they have HIV during the intake process. The therapist should:
Answer: Treat the client with standard precautions as with any client
HIV status alone is not a contraindication; therapists use universal/standard precautions with all clients regardless of known infection status.
The concept of 'scope of practice' for massage therapists is primarily defined by:
Answer: State law and professional certification standards
Scope of practice is legally defined by state statutes and further shaped by national certification body standards.
A client asks a therapist to adjust their spinal vertebrae. The therapist should:
Answer: Decline, as spinal manipulation is outside the massage therapy scope of practice
Spinal manipulation is within the scope of chiropractic or osteopathic medicine, not massage therapy, regardless of therapist confidence.
What is the primary purpose of an informed consent form in massage therapy?
Answer: To ensure the client understands the treatment, risks, and their right to refuse
Informed consent ensures clients understand what treatment involves, potential risks, and that they retain the right to refuse or stop treatment at any time.
Which of the following would be considered an appropriate professional boundary in massage therapy?
Answer: Maintaining consistent professional communication limited to therapeutic matters
Professional boundaries are maintained by keeping all communications and interactions within the context of the therapeutic relationship.
A massage therapist who moves client appointments without notice, frequently runs late, and fails to return calls is demonstrating a lack of:
Answer: Professional responsibility and reliability
Professional responsibility includes reliability, punctuality, and responsive communication as foundational ethical business practices.