Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards
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A kinesiologist receives a gift worth $200 from a grateful client. According to ethical guidelines, the best course of action is to:
Answer: Accept only if it does not influence clinical decision-making, but reflect carefully on the boundary implications
COKO guidelines caution that accepting gifts can compromise professional boundaries; practitioners must reflect on potential influence on objectivity.
Which of the following represents a dual relationship that could compromise professional ethics?
Answer: Providing kinesiology services to a personal friend
Providing services to personal friends creates a dual relationship that can blur professional boundaries and compromise objectivity.
A Registered Kinesiologist suspects a vulnerable elderly client is experiencing financial abuse at home. Under the Regulated Health Professions Act, the most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Report suspicions to appropriate authorities such as Adult Protective Services
Health professionals have a duty to report suspected abuse of vulnerable adults to the appropriate protective authorities.
The principle of 'non-maleficence' in kinesiology practice means:
Answer: Avoiding actions that cause unnecessary harm to clients
Non-maleficence obligates practitioners to avoid causing harm, which underpins safe clinical practice.
A kinesiologist wishes to use a client's anonymized case as a teaching example. Which step is MOST critical?
Answer: Obtain the client's written consent even if all identifiers are removed
Even with anonymization, obtaining written informed consent from the client is best practice and respects client autonomy.
When documenting client progress notes, a Registered Kinesiologist should ensure records are:
Answer: Objective, accurate, timely, and securely stored
Professional standards require that client records be objective, accurate, timely, and protected under PHIPA.
Under COKO's continuing education requirements, what is the purpose of mandatory professional development?
Answer: To ensure practitioners maintain and enhance competence throughout their career
COKO requires ongoing professional development to ensure that Registered Kinesiologists maintain the competence needed to provide safe, effective care.