RH AHG Professional Ethics 4

Question 1

An RH discovers that a colleague is making fraudulent claims about herbal cures on their website. According to AHG ethics, the RH should:

Accepted Answer

Report concerns to AHG through appropriate channels

Answer

AHG members have an ethical obligation to uphold professional standards by reporting concerns about colleagues through the appropriate organizational process.

Question 2

When is it ethically appropriate for an RH to terminate a professional relationship with a client?

Accepted Answer

When the client's needs exceed the RH's competency and referral has been arranged

Answer

Termination is ethically justified when scope of competency is exceeded, provided the RH ensures continuity of care through referral.

Question 3

A client with a serious illness asks the RH to withhold their diagnosis from their spouse. The RH should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the client's right to confidentiality and honor the request

Answer

Client confidentiality is a fundamental AHG ethical obligation; only legally mandated exceptions override the client's right to privacy.

Question 4

An RH is asked to provide an herbal consultation via a social media direct message platform. The primary ethical concern is:

Accepted Answer

Inadequate intake, lack of privacy, and inability to conduct a thorough assessment

Answer

Social media messaging is not a secure or thorough platform for clinical consultation, raising serious concerns about privacy, safety, and quality of care.

Question 5

Which of the following fee arrangements most clearly violates AHG ethical standards?

Accepted Answer

Charging a fee contingent on the client achieving a specific health outcome

Answer

Contingency fees tied to health outcomes are unethical because they incentivize practitioners to promise or imply guaranteed results.

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RH AHG Professional Ethics 4