Ethics and Cultural Competency Flashcards
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A music therapist is treating a minor whose parents are divorced. Which parent has the authority to provide informed consent for music therapy?
Answer: The parent holding legal custody or both parents if custody is shared
Informed consent must come from the parent with legal custody; if custody is shared, both parents may need to consent depending on state law.
A music therapist notices a client's religious beliefs conflict with certain musical styles used in the facility's standard protocol. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Modify the protocol to accommodate the client's religious values
Respecting client autonomy and religious beliefs requires adapting interventions to align with the individual's values.
When a music therapist realizes mid-session that they lack the cultural knowledge to effectively serve a new client population, the MOST ethical action is:
Answer: Continue services while seeking supervision, consultation, and additional training
Ethical practice requires pursuing competence through supervision and training rather than abandoning clients or continuing without self-improvement.
Under mandatory reporting laws, a music therapist who suspects child abuse is REQUIRED to:
Answer: Report suspicions to the appropriate child protective authority regardless of certainty
Mandatory reporters must report reasonable suspicion of abuse promptly; they are not required to have proof or obtain client consent.
Which scenario BEST illustrates the ethical principle of veracity (truthfulness) in music therapy?
Answer: Accurately communicating assessment findings to the client and interdisciplinary team
Veracity requires honest and accurate communication with clients and colleagues, even when information may be difficult to share.
A music therapist is ending services with a client who has formed a strong therapeutic bond. To support ethical termination, the therapist should:
Answer: Plan a gradual termination process with the client, reviewing progress and providing referrals as needed
Ethical termination involves a planned, collaborative process that reviews progress, processes endings, and ensures continuity of care through referrals.
A music therapist working with Indigenous clients wants to incorporate traditional ceremonial music. The MOST culturally ethical approach is to:
Answer: Ask the client or tribal elder for guidance and seek explicit permission before use
Using ceremonial or sacred music without community permission constitutes cultural appropriation; seeking guidance directly from community members is ethically required.