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Ethics & Professional Practice Standards Flashcards

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  1. An SLP is approached by a pharmaceutical company offering gifts in exchange for recommending their products to patients. What is the ethical course of action?

    Answer: Decline all gifts to avoid conflicts of interest

    ASHA's Code of Ethics prohibits accepting gifts that could create conflicts of interest or unduly influence clinical recommendations.

  2. Which ASHA Principle of Ethics obligates SLPs to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve?

    Answer: Principle I

    Principle I of ASHA's Code of Ethics states that members shall hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally.

  3. A supervisee asks their clinical supervisor to sign off on session hours the supervisee did not actually complete. The supervisor should:

    Answer: Refuse and report the falsification to appropriate authorities

    Falsifying clinical hours violates ASHA ethical standards; the supervisor must refuse and report the misconduct.

  4. Under ASHA's Code of Ethics, SLPs must maintain which type of records to ensure accountability and continuity of care?

    Answer: Accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation

    ASHA requires SLPs to maintain accurate and complete records that support quality care and professional accountability.

  5. An SLP disagrees with an employer's policy that limits therapy frequency for a patient who requires more frequent intervention. The most ethical action is to:

    Answer: Advocate for the patient's needs through appropriate channels

    SLPs have a duty to advocate for their patients' needs through legitimate channels when policies may compromise care.

  6. Which body has authority to investigate alleged violations of ASHA's Code of Ethics by its members?

    Answer: ASHA's Board of Ethics

    ASHA's Board of Ethics is the body responsible for investigating and adjudicating ethical complaints against ASHA members.

  7. An SLP discovers a colleague is practicing while impaired by alcohol during work hours. The ethical obligation is to:

    Answer: Report the concern to appropriate supervisory or regulatory authorities

    ASHA's Code of Ethics requires members to report colleagues whose professional conduct may harm clients or bring discredit to the profession.