Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards
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A CLT is offered a gift by a client after completing a high-profile case. Under professional ethics standards, the transcriptionist should:
Answer: Decline the gift or follow firm policy on permissible gifts to avoid the appearance of partiality
Accepting gifts can compromise perceived objectivity and may violate firm or professional association policies.
When a transcript contains multiple inaudible sections, the CLT's ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Mark each inaudible segment clearly and deliver the transcript with an accuracy notation
Clearly marking inaudible passages maintains transparency and allows attorneys to seek clarification from the source.
Which of the following is an example of a breach of professional competence standards for a CLT?
Answer: Accepting a highly technical patent-law transcription job without disclosing a lack of domain expertise
Accepting work beyond one's competence without disclosure exposes the client to inaccuracies and breaches professional duty.
A CLT's professional association code of ethics requires 'continuous professional development.' This means the transcriptionist must:
Answer: Stay current with legal terminology, technology, and industry standards through ongoing education
Continuous development ensures CLTs maintain the accuracy and knowledge standards the legal profession requires.
Under attorney-client privilege considerations, a CLT working as a third-party contractor should:
Answer: Treat all case-related information as privileged and not discuss it outside authorized channels
Third-party contractors who receive privileged information are bound by the same confidentiality expectations as firm employees.
A CLT discovers a factual error in a finalized and filed court transcript. The ethical course of action is to:
Answer: Immediately notify the supervising attorney or court reporter of record so a correction can be submitted
Prompt notification allows the proper legal procedure for correcting the record to be followed.
A client asks a CLT to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before beginning a transcription project. The CLT should:
Answer: Review and sign it, understanding it reinforces existing professional confidentiality obligations
NDAs formalize confidentiality duties and align with the CLT's existing professional ethics obligations.