NCBTMB Ethics, Laws, and Business 2

Question 1

A massage therapist discovers that a long-time client is also seeing another therapist in the same building. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Discuss care coordination with the client if relevant

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Inform the other therapist immediately

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Continue treating the client without comment

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Ask the client to choose only one therapist

Question 2

Which document outlines the specific standards of professional conduct that NCBTMB-certified massage therapists must follow?

Accepted Answer

The NCBTMB Code of Ethics

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The Massage Therapy Practice Act

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The HIPAA Privacy Rule

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The Scope of Practice Guidelines

Question 3

A therapist wants to use a client's before-and-after photos for marketing. What must happen first?

Accepted Answer

Obtain written informed consent from the client

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Post the photos with the client's face blurred

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Get verbal permission during the session

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Use photos only on private social media

Question 4

Under standard business ethics, how should a massage therapist handle a client who consistently cancels appointments at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Apply the established cancellation policy consistently

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Refuse to reschedule until payment is received

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Waive fees to maintain the client relationship

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Report the client to the licensing board

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the principle of non-maleficence in massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause harm to the client

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Doing what benefits the client most

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Acting in the best financial interest of the practice

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Maintaining professional boundaries at all times

Question 6

A therapist is approached by a new client who is a minor. What is the most important initial step?

Accepted Answer

Obtain written consent from a parent or legal guardian

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Perform a full intake assessment

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Verify the minor's insurance coverage

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Check the client's school ID

Question 7

Which law primarily governs the privacy of client health information held by massage therapy practices that qualify as covered entities?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Fair Labor Standards Act