Ethics, Safety & Professional Practice Flashcards
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Which of the following is considered an absolute contraindication for manual muscle testing in AK?
Answer: Recent surgical repair of the muscle being tested
Muscles with recent surgical repair must not be manually tested to avoid disrupting healing tissue.
What is the ethical significance of obtaining written informed consent before beginning AK treatment?
Answer: It ensures the patient understands risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to care
Written informed consent documents that the patient received, understood, and agreed to treatment information before care began.
An AK practitioner is approached to provide a testimonial for a supplement company whose products they prescribe. Which action upholds ethical standards?
Answer: Disclose the commercial relationship to patients if prescribing those products
Disclosure of financial relationships with supplement companies is required to maintain transparency and patient trust.
A pediatric patient's parent refuses a recommended referral for further diagnostic workup. The AK practitioner should:
Answer: Document the refusal, explain risks of declining, and continue monitoring the child
Documenting refusals and clearly explaining associated risks fulfills the practitioner's duty while respecting parental decision-making.
Which professional behavior demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based applied kinesiology practice?
Answer: Regularly reviewing peer-reviewed literature and integrating findings into practice
Evidence-based practice requires ongoing engagement with current research literature to inform clinical decision-making.
How should an AK practitioner handle a situation where a patient's cultural beliefs conflict with a recommended treatment protocol?
Answer: Engage in open dialogue to understand beliefs and collaboratively adapt the treatment plan
Culturally competent care requires open dialogue and collaborative adaptation of treatment to respect patient values.
Which scenario best illustrates the ethical principle of justice in AK practice?
Answer: Offering equal quality of assessment and treatment to all patients regardless of socioeconomic status
Justice requires that all patients receive equitable quality of care irrespective of their socioeconomic status.