SLP Ethics & Professional Practice Standards 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Decline all gifts to avoid conflicts of interest

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Principle I

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the falsification to appropriate authorities

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation

Answer

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

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the patient's needs through appropriate channels

Answer

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

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