Professional Ethics and Standards Flashcards
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A therapist learns that their colleague is practicing massage while under the influence of alcohol. The therapist's most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Report the colleague to the state licensing board
Impaired practice endangers client safety, and the ethical duty to protect clients requires reporting to the appropriate licensing authority.
The term 'scope of practice' in massage therapy refers to:
Answer: The range of services and activities a massage therapist is legally and professionally permitted to perform
Scope of practice defines the legally and professionally recognized boundaries within which a massage therapist is authorized to operate.
A client asks their massage therapist for advice on which herbal supplements to take for pain relief. The therapist should:
Answer: Decline to advise and suggest the client consult a qualified healthcare provider
Recommending or prescribing supplements is outside the scope of practice of a massage therapist, and the client should be referred to a qualified professional.
Which of the following best describes 'transference' in the therapeutic relationship?
Answer: The client unconsciously projecting feelings onto the therapist based on past relationships
Transference occurs when a client unconsciously redirects emotions or expectations from past relationships onto the therapist.
A therapist discovers that a client has listed a serious medical condition on their intake form that could be contraindicated. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Consult with the client's physician before proceeding
When a client has a serious contraindicated medical condition, the therapist should consult with the client's physician to ensure the safety of treatment.
Which principle supports a client's right to make decisions about their own care without coercion?
Answer: Autonomy
Autonomy is the ethical principle that respects a client's right to make informed, voluntary decisions about their own health care.
What is the primary purpose of maintaining detailed client session records?
Answer: To support continuity of care, legal protection, and professional accountability
Detailed client records support continuity and quality of care, provide legal documentation, and demonstrate professional accountability.