Business and Legal Practices Flashcards
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A massage therapist closes their practice and must retain client records for how long, according to most state regulations?
Answer: A minimum of 3–7 years depending on state law, longer for minors
Most states require records to be retained for a minimum of 3–7 years, with longer periods required for minor clients until they reach adulthood.
Which of the following best protects a massage therapist against claims of sexual misconduct?
Answer: Thorough documentation, clear draping protocols, and written consent
Comprehensive documentation, professional draping, and written consent create a clear record of appropriate conduct and client agreement.
A massage therapist's business name that uses words like 'spa,' 'wellness center,' or 'clinic' may require:
Answer: A DBA (doing business as) filing or additional business registration with the state
Using a business name different from the owner's legal name typically requires a DBA filing, and certain terms may require additional state registration.
A client signs a liability waiver before receiving a massage. This waiver:
Answer: May limit certain claims but does not protect against gross negligence or intentional harm
Liability waivers can limit claims for ordinary negligence but courts generally do not enforce waivers for gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
When setting fees for massage services, a therapist must ensure that fees are:
Answer: Clearly communicated to clients before services are rendered
Ethical and legal billing practice requires that fees be disclosed to clients prior to service delivery to ensure informed financial consent.
A massage therapist who accepts Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement must comply with which federal anti-fraud statute?
Answer: False Claims Act
The False Claims Act prohibits submitting false or fraudulent claims to federal healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Which of the following actions would constitute abandonment of a client by a massage therapist?
Answer: Abruptly terminating care without notice or referral when the client still needs treatment
Client abandonment occurs when a therapist ends a therapeutic relationship without adequate notice or referral while the client still requires care.