Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards
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A professional discovers that a previous practitioner made a significant error in a client's file. The ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Inform the client and document the finding accurately
Transparency with the client about discovered errors is an ethical duty, and accurate documentation supports proper resolution.
Which of the following best describes 'dual relationships' in a professional context?
Answer: Having both a professional and a personal relationship with the same client
Dual relationships occur when a professional has a secondary personal connection to a client, which can compromise objectivity and professional judgment.
In the context of professional ethics, 'fidelity' refers to:
Answer: Keeping promises and being loyal to professional commitments
Fidelity in professional ethics means honoring commitments, being trustworthy, and following through on obligations to clients.
A professional is offered a referral fee by a third-party provider for directing clients to that provider. This practice is ethically problematic because:
Answer: It creates a financial incentive that may compromise the client's best interests
Referral fees create a conflict of interest where the professional may favor a provider based on personal gain rather than client benefit.
What is the most important consideration when deciding whether to break client confidentiality?
Answer: Whether there is a serious, imminent risk of harm to the client or others
Confidentiality may be ethically overridden only when there is a serious and credible threat of harm, such as to prevent violence or abuse.
A professional practitioner using social media should primarily ensure that:
Answer: Client privacy and professional boundaries are maintained online as well as offline
Professional ethical obligations, including confidentiality and boundary maintenance, extend fully to online and social media activity.
When a professional disagrees with an organization's policy on ethical grounds, the preferred approach is to:
Answer: Raise concerns through internal channels and advocate for change within established processes
Ethical disagreement should first be addressed through legitimate internal advocacy before escalating externally.