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AUDE 5230 - Professional Roles > Final Exam > Flashcards

Final Exam Flashcards

1
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List the elements of a profession

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Education
Training
Experience
Recognized framework of qualifications
Accepted standards of practice
Fiduciary responsibility

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What is fiduciary responsibility?

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The nature of trust and confidence
To act in the best interest of another party

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3
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Do state licensing laws define the legal scope of practice in that state?

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Yes

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4
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What is a license?

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Mandatory
Regulated by the state
Defines scope of practice

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5
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What is a certification?

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Voluntary
Gives you extra qualifications

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6
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What are some examples of certifications?

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CCC-A
ABA
T3 trainer (school screening)
Certified auditory verbal therapist

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7
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How can someone be an audiologist in AZ?

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Submit application fee
Evidence that you have completed your degree
Evidence you completed your clinical rotations
Pass the Praxis
Have good moral character
Not have your license revoked

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8
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Is there an additional exam required to dispense hearing aids?

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Yes

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9
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Do many states offer reciprocity with states of similar requirements?

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Yes

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10
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What is a tort?

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A civil or personal wrong committed against a person or property
Filed for damages

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What are some objectives of tort law?

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Preservation of peace
Find fault for wrongdoing
Discourage wrong doer from committing future torts
Compensation

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12
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What are some examples of a committed act?

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Administering wrong medication
Performing procedure without patient consent
Puncturing TM during cerumen removal
Impacting impression material

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13
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What are some examples of an omission of an act?

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Failing to administer medications
Failing to order diagnostic tests
Failing to follow up on abnormal results

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14
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What is negligence?

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Carelessness
Malpractice
The reckless disregard of someone’s safety

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What is malfeasance?

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Execution of an unlawful act

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What is misfeasance?

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Improper performance of an act

17
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What is nonfeasance?

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Failure to act

18
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What are some elements that must be present for plaintiff to recover damages?

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Duty to care
Breach of duty
Injury
Causation (connection between conduct and resulting damages)

19
Q

What is the best way to prepare for the possibility of a malpractice lawsuit?

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Prevention

20
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What are some ways you can prevent malpractice lawsuits?

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Meet or exceed acceptable levels of care
Make sure your patient understands what you are saying
Listen carefully to patient
Clarify misunderstandings
Apologize
Document and keep records
Carry malpractice insurance

21
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What is a code of ethics?

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Minimum standards of acceptable clinical practice
Voluntary compliance of members of organization

22
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What is the scope of practice defined by?

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State licensing laws
Scope of practice statements from organizations
Employer requirements

23
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What must a profession meet in order to work in a setting of their choice?

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legal requirements
Ethical standards

24
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What are some things that audiologists may do?

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Determine which tests to administer
Interpret results
Make communication diagnosis
Provide intervention

25
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What are some threats to autonomy?

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Productivity targets
Commission for the sale of products
Supervision by someone unfamiliar with audiology
Direct access

26
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What are some risks that come with autonomy?

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Audiologists held liable for clinical care actions

27
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What can limit liability?

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Collaboration with other health professionals

28
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What is autonomy?

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The right of self-governance

29
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What is independence?

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Practitioners are able to freely exercise their self-determined professional judgements

30
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How does the profession benefit from having audiologist practice owners?

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Increased public recognition
Improved inter-professional relationships
Independent clinical decision making

31
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How do AuD programs benefit from having audiologist practice owners?

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Increased alumni support
Higher number of preceptors for audiology owned practice rotations

32
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What are some benefits of ownership for practitioners?

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Increased earning potential
Reinvestment in the practice and new technology
Independence
Decision making
Autonomy

33
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What are some benefits of ownership for the patients?

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More personalized care
Greater freedom to establish practices in more convenient locations
Expand office hours to meet needs of patients
Pro-bono services

34
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What are some challenges for ownership?

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Students need more career counseling and business education
More private practice rotations
Additional certifications not really necessary
Financial responsibility and student debt management
Financial risk

35
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What are some temperamental qualities that are important for a private practice owner to have?

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Entrepreneurial drive
Ability to take a risk
You are responsible for your success or failure

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