Ethics & Professional Responsibilities Flashcards
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A newly hired practitioner observes their supervisor engaging in what appears to be unethical conduct. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Answer: Document observations and report to a higher authority or ethics body if the supervisor does not respond to concerns
Ethical responsibility includes reporting observed misconduct through appropriate channels even when the person involved is a supervisor.
A practitioner is experiencing burnout that is beginning to affect the quality of care provided. The ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Seek supervision, self-care resources, and consider reducing caseload to protect clients
Practitioners have an ethical obligation to monitor their own wellness and take corrective action when professional functioning is impaired.
When a client's guardian objects to the client's stated rehabilitation goals, the practitioner's ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Balance the client's self-determination with the guardian's legal authority, centering the client's voice
Even when a guardian has legal authority, practitioners must advocate for the client's voice and preferences within that legal framework.
Which behavior MOST clearly violates the principle of fidelity in psychiatric rehabilitation?
Answer: Promising a client outcomes the practitioner cannot guarantee
Fidelity requires honesty and trustworthiness; making promises about outcomes that cannot be guaranteed violates this principle.
A client shares information in a group session that another group member later tries to share with a third party outside the group. The practitioner should:
Answer: Reinforce group confidentiality norms and remind members of their shared obligation
Practitioners must proactively establish and reinforce group confidentiality expectations to protect all members.
A practitioner learns that a client has begun using substances after a period of recovery. Ethically, the practitioner should:
Answer: Maintain a non-judgmental stance and address substance use within the rehabilitation context
Substance use is addressed as part of the recovery journey; non-judgmental engagement supports continued rehabilitation progress.
Technology-based services (telehealth) in psychiatric rehabilitation introduce which UNIQUE ethical consideration?
Answer: Practitioners must ensure client privacy, digital security, and appropriateness of the modality for each client
Telehealth requires attention to digital privacy, technology access equity, and verification that remote services are clinically appropriate for each individual.