Ethical Foundations
what best describes the elements of a therapeutic relationship
Professional, client-centered relationship with boundaries
The most common communication barrier is
Misinterpretation
A practitioner feeling resentment from client requests should:
Re-establish boundaries
Which regulatory method is required by law
Licensure
Effective team case management requires:
Communication skills
The principle that practitioners always act in the best interest of the client is known as
Beneficence
Unconscious responses shielding emotional pain are called
Defense mechanisms
Best step to terminate a client relationship:
Refer and communicate clearly
Most important part of client follow-up is monitoring what
progress
The best way to empower clients is
Educate and involve them
The phrase “do no harm” is an example of
Nonmaleficence
Attributing one's feelings to others is
Projection
this involves the 3-step communication exchange
Interactive speaking
To ensure clients are well-informed, practitioners should provide
Provide clear communication and consent
Practitioners in hospice should demonstrate
Compassion and adaptability
this is an effective way to manage the power differential between practitioner and client
Empowering the client
Ignoring emotional stimuli is
Denial
The assertion sequence has this many stages
3 stages
(Agreement, Assertion, Confrontation)
If a client shows no progress you should
Reassess or refer
You and two other massage therapists decide to form a group practice as equal business partners. Before opening your doors, you realize you need clear agreements to prevent ethical and operational conflicts. According to the text, what three major areas must be formally established in writing to ensure the partnership runs smoothly?
What are legal considerations (such as contracts, liability, and organizational structure), financial considerations (including revenue splits, expenses, and decision‑making authority), and marketing considerations (such as shared marketing plans, branding expectations, and new‑client distribution)?
This model outlines six steps for resolving ethical dilemmas. Name the steps in order and role play an example.
What are Identify the problem, Identify the issues, Review codes/laws, Evaluate options, Obtain consultation, Determine best action?
A challenge of email communication is
Lack of tone/context
Reflective listening involves what
Repeating and clarifying
A practitioner is under major stress, has poor organization, and weak boundaries. According to Chapter 7, what category does this describe?
What is the at‑risk practitioner?
A practitioner receives an outside referral. According to Chapter 8, name two ethical responsibilities they now hold.
What are timely documentation, communicating progress to the referring provider, obtaining informed consent for communication, or using HIPAA‑compliant communication?