Ethics and Standards

Question 1

Ethics rules mnemonic

Answer 1

C-PARIS

Question 2

C-PARIS

Answer 2

Cultural Competency
Professionalism
Accuracy and Completeness
Respect
Impartiality
Secrecy (Confidentiality)

Question 3

Cultural Competency Standards

Answer 3

1. Learning about cultures
2. Alerting for cultural misunderstandings
3. Introspection

Question 4

Professionalism

Answer 4

1. Getting certified
2. Good business practices
3. Always being prepared
4. Disclosing limitations
5. Being accountable
6. Being respectful
7. Being early and well dressed
8. Setting boundaries
9. Continuing education
10. Declining favors

Question 5

Accuracy and Completeness

Answer 5

1. Avoiding additions or omissions
2. Not changing what is said
3. Interpreting “meaning”
4. Respecting register
5. Managing the flow of the interpretation
6. Correcting errors (ASAP)
7. Interpreting foul language
8. Explaining a term when there is no equivalent
9. Be aware of patient mood and education level

Question 6

Respect

Answer 6

1. Using appropriate titles
2. Promoting direct communication
3. Not taking over
4. Observing the principle of autonomy
5. Correct positioning

Question 7

Impartiality

Answer 7

1. Identifying biases and potential conflicts of interest
2. Not giving advice
3. Not taking sides
4. Controlling body language and facial expressions

Question 8

Secrecy (Confidentiality)

Answer 8

1. Keeping your lips sealed
2. Not discussing a patient’s information with their family
3. Only sharing information with members of the health care team who are directly involved in the patient’s care
4. Speaking softly in public places
5. Destroying notes (in front of patient)
6. Explaining confidentiality in the pre-session
7. Refraining from giving any provider’s personal information to a patient
8. Not taking work experiences home
9. Taking step to guard PHI (Protected Health Information)

Question 9

PHI

Answer 9

Protected Health Information

Question 10

HIPAA

Answer 10

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 11

Exceptions to HIPPA

Answer 11

• TREATMENT- information is to be used for treatment purposes
• PAYMENT- information is to be used for billing and payment purposes
• HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS- Activities related to the operation of the healthcare facility, such as accreditation, operation support, business planning, etc
• WHEN REQUIRED BY LAW- As when there is a court order and such