Ethics & Professional Standards in Prevention Flashcards
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A dual relationship in prevention work occurs when a professional:
Answer: Has a personal or business relationship with someone they are also serving professionally
Dual relationships exist when a professional takes on multiple roles with the same person, creating potential bias or exploitation.
Which of the following actions demonstrates professional self-care as an ethical obligation for prevention specialists?
Answer: Monitoring personal stress and seeking support to maintain effectiveness
Neglecting self-care can lead to burnout and impaired judgment, ultimately harming the populations the professional serves.
A prevention professional's personal religious beliefs conflict with providing medically accurate information about safer use. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Provide accurate, evidence-based information consistent with professional standards
Professional obligations require delivering evidence-based information even when it may conflict with personal values or beliefs.
Which activity is considered MOST appropriate for maintaining continuing professional competence as a CPP?
Answer: Pursuing ongoing education, supervision, and staying current with research
Ethical competence requires active, ongoing professional development including new research, supervision, and training.
When a grant-funded prevention program ends, the ethical obligation regarding participant records is to:
Answer: Retain records according to applicable laws and organizational policy
Record retention and disposal must comply with federal, state, and organizational regulations to protect participant privacy and legal accountability.
Which of the following scenarios represents an appropriate disclosure of confidential information without client consent?
Answer: Disclosing to authorities when there is imminent danger to self or others
Imminent danger to self or others is a recognized legal and ethical exception that permits disclosure to protect safety.
A prevention organization's leadership asks staff to implement a program that lacks an evidence base in order to satisfy a major donor. The CPP professional should:
Answer: Advocate for evidence-based selection and document concerns in writing
Professionals have an ethical duty to advocate for evidence-based decisions and to document disagreements through appropriate channels.