Exam 1 Flashcards
Applied ethics
Conduct of individuals and groups, so as to prevent and resolve moral problems
Difference between law and ethics
Law is the minimum standards for behavior while ethics are the maximum ideals.
Principles of Ethics (4)
- Respect for autonomy
- Beneficience
- Nonmaleficience
- Justice
Demonstrating respect for autonomy
Allowing the patient to make own decisions regarding whether or not to receive therapy, accounting for cultural differences, etc.
Demonstrating beneficience
Acting to contribute to a patient’s welfare, i.e. providing appropriate services
Demonstrating Nonmaleficience
“Do no harm” principle; using appropriate safety precautions, using EBP, etc.
Demonstrating justice
Reporting violations of law and/or ethics to appropriate authority
ASHA Code of Ethics
Document containing current ethical standards; written and overseen by the Board of Ethics
Principles of the ASHA Code of Ethics (4)
- Welfare of individuals=beneficience/respect for autnomy
- Professional competence=nonmaleficience
- Promotion of public understanding and dissemination of research=respect for autonomy
- Self-imposed standards and professional relationships=justice
ASHA CCC–required or no?
Not required to practice in NC, but huge credential. No legal status.
N.C. BOE License–required or no?
Required to practice anywhere in NC.
DPI Certificate–required or no?
No longer needed. Replaced by NC license
Adequacy of Records law
Records including name of pt., services provided, date of services, provider ID, and name of person who wrote the form must be up to date.
Article 22
Licensure Act for SLP&A
Defines SLP, notes qualifications needed, outlines grounds for suspension, principles of ethics, and requirements for screenings and evals
Reasons to terminate services
Clinician has insufficient skills (refer)
Clinician has insufficient resources (refer)
No-shows
Refusal to follow recommendations/noncompliance
No progress