Final Exam Flashcards
List the elements of a profession
Education
Training
Experience
Recognized framework of qualifications
Accepted standards of practice
Fiduciary responsibility
What is fiduciary responsibility?
The nature of trust and confidence
To act in the best interest of another party
Do state licensing laws define the legal scope of practice in that state?
Yes
What is a license?
Mandatory
Regulated by the state
Defines scope of practice
What is a certification?
Voluntary
Gives you extra qualifications
What are some examples of certifications?
CCC-A
ABA
T3 trainer (school screening)
Certified auditory verbal therapist
How can someone be an audiologist in AZ?
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
Is there an additional exam required to dispense hearing aids?
Yes
Do many states offer reciprocity with states of similar requirements?
Yes
What is a tort?
A civil or personal wrong committed against a person or property
Filed for damages
What are some objectives of tort law?
Preservation of peace
Find fault for wrongdoing
Discourage wrong doer from committing future torts
Compensation
What are some examples of a committed act?
Administering wrong medication
Performing procedure without patient consent
Puncturing TM during cerumen removal
Impacting impression material
What are some examples of an omission of an act?
Failing to administer medications
Failing to order diagnostic tests
Failing to follow up on abnormal results
What is negligence?
Carelessness
Malpractice
The reckless disregard of someone’s safety
What is malfeasance?
Execution of an unlawful act
What is misfeasance?
Improper performance of an act
What is nonfeasance?
Failure to act
What are some elements that must be present for plaintiff to recover damages?
Duty to care
Breach of duty
Injury
Causation (connection between conduct and resulting damages)
What is the best way to prepare for the possibility of a malpractice lawsuit?
Prevention
What are some ways you can prevent malpractice lawsuits?
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
What is a code of ethics?
Minimum standards of acceptable clinical practice
Voluntary compliance of members of organization
What is the scope of practice defined by?
State licensing laws
Scope of practice statements from organizations
Employer requirements
What must a profession meet in order to work in a setting of their choice?
legal requirements
Ethical standards
What are some things that audiologists may do?
Determine which tests to administer
Interpret results
Make communication diagnosis
Provide intervention
What are some threats to autonomy?
Productivity targets
Commission for the sale of products
Supervision by someone unfamiliar with audiology
Direct access
What are some risks that come with autonomy?
Audiologists held liable for clinical care actions
What can limit liability?
Collaboration with other health professionals
What is autonomy?
The right of self-governance
What is independence?
Practitioners are able to freely exercise their self-determined professional judgements
How does the profession benefit from having audiologist practice owners?
Increased public recognition
Improved inter-professional relationships
Independent clinical decision making
How do AuD programs benefit from having audiologist practice owners?
Increased alumni support
Higher number of preceptors for audiology owned practice rotations
What are some benefits of ownership for practitioners?
Increased earning potential
Reinvestment in the practice and new technology
Independence
Decision making
Autonomy
What are some benefits of ownership for the patients?
More personalized care
Greater freedom to establish practices in more convenient locations
Expand office hours to meet needs of patients
Pro-bono services
What are some challenges for ownership?
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
What are some temperamental qualities that are important for a private practice owner to have?
Entrepreneurial drive
Ability to take a risk
You are responsible for your success or failure
