Ethics and Professional Conduct Flashcards
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An IBCLC discovers that a colleague is recommending a specific brand of formula in exchange for compensation from the manufacturer. What action is required?
Answer: Report the behavior to the IBLCE ethics committee
The IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct requires IBCLCs to report ethical violations to the appropriate authority.
A mother asks an IBCLC to diagnose her infant's tongue-tie. What is the appropriate scope of practice response?
Answer: Assess oral function during breastfeeding and refer to a qualified provider for diagnosis
IBCLCs can assess functional impact on breastfeeding but cannot diagnose medical conditions.
An IBCLC working in a hospital learns that the facility is distributing formula company-sponsored gift bags to breastfeeding mothers at discharge. What is the IBCLC's ethical obligation?
Answer: Advocate for the removal of formula company marketing materials from discharge bags
The IBCLC has an ethical obligation to advocate against practices that violate the WHO International Code.
An IBCLC receives a request to provide a paid testimonial for a breast pump manufacturer to use in their marketing. Is this permissible?
Answer: No, providing paid endorsements for products within the IBCLC's professional scope creates a conflict of interest
Paid endorsements of breastfeeding-related products create conflicts of interest that violate the IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct.
An IBCLC is providing volunteer lactation support in a disaster relief setting. She notices that large quantities of infant formula are being donated and distributed without assessment of need. What principle guides her response?
Answer: Advocate for targeted distribution based on the Operational Guidance on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies
The Operational Guidance on IFE provides standards for protecting breastfeeding while ensuring safe artificial feeding when necessary.
An IBCLC realizes she has provided incorrect information to a mother during a previous consultation that may have contributed to the infant's weight loss. What is the ethical course of action?
Answer: Contact the mother, disclose the error, provide correct information, and document the incident
Professional ethics require disclosure of errors, correction of misinformation, and appropriate documentation.