Ethics Review

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Belle Poppenger Ethics Review January 12th, 2024 Ethics Review 1. Why is it important to have ethical standards in professional practice? Professional ethics are an important part of any business or practice. Most people have their own set of ethics that they have developed throughout their life, but they probably aren’t going to match everyone else’s around them. This is where professional ethics come into play. Being able to have a code of ethics in the workplace as a baseline for everyone to follow is crucial for avoiding unethical behavior 2. Give three examples of how an SLP or audiologist can safeguard a client's welfare. The first way an SLP can safeguard a client is by providing informed consent. Clients have the right to know things that could possibly not go as well as planned within their plan of action. This provides a way for the client to withdraw from treatment if they feel that is the best choice for themselves. The second way is through use of referrals. If a clinician feels that their client's condition goes beyond their level of expertise, the ethical thing to do is refer them to another clinician. Sometimes other clinicians have specialized in certain areas or just have more experience. The last way a clinician can ensure a client’s welfare is by ensuring patient confidentiality. It can be very easy to talk about a client within the workplace when the case is more unusual. Maintaining confidentiality is one of the most important parts of being a clinician. Receiving help can be vulnerable to some people, and it’s crucial to not take advantage of that. 3. Identify at least two ways in which a clinician can maintain his or her competence. Maintaining competence is an important part of ethical practice. The first way that competence can be maintained is through continuing education. Attending conferences, reading up on new techniques and taking additional courses are ways that can be done. This allows clinicians to keep up with the latest developments and advances in the field. The second way is through specialization. Having in-depth education on certain topics is really good for keeping up in the field. Any extra training is going to allow the clinician to stay competent. 4. Describe at least three external factors that influence clinical competence. The first factor is service eligibility. This is when the clinician has to balance client specific data with federally mandated health care regulations to determine who is eligible for certain types of care. The second factor is competition within the field. This is because clinicians have to balance their want/need for employment with their personal and professional ethics. The third factor is resources This means that the clinician has to continue to be competent regardless of the lack of resources in public education. 5. Define and give an example of each of the following terms: misrepresentation, conflict of interest, nondiscrimination, infection control, informed consent , and referral . Misrepresentation is defined as when the truth is distorted or falsified. An example of this would be saying that a service is a certain price, but in reality is a lot more expensive. Conflict of interest is when a clinician is promised financial or personal gain, leading to their professional judgment being altered. Nondiscrimination is defined as not letting diversity within your patients affect your quality of service. An example of this would be accepting a client that
Belle Poppenger Ethics Review January 12th, 2024 would be considered “extreme'' religious practices that could possibly interfere with the service. Infection control is defined as the clinician safeguarding themselves and their clients from infectious diseases. An example of this would be proper disposal and hygiene practices when working with bodily fluids. Informed consent is defined as informing the client of their potential weaknesses and allows them to exercise autonomy. An example of this would be to go through their plan of action in detail, as well as any applicable costs. A referral is defined as when a clinician feels that their client's condition is beyond their level of expertise, and therefore suggests that they visit another clinician that has more experience in that specific area. For example a patient comes to an SLP and is presenting with a swallowing issue, and the clinician refers them to another SLP that specializes in swallowing and has a lot of experience. This is done with the patients best interest in mind. 6. What is the role of the clinical supervisor in ethical practice? The role of a clinical supervisor is to provide constructive criticism to improve the students self-awareness and skills. It’s important to have an experienced clinician overseeing the student in case they experience an issue. It also shows that the practice values their patients and their well-being. Having professional supervision is crucial to an ethical practice. 7. Why is it necessary for ASHA and AAA to have committees that review ethical standards and actions? Having a panel of experts that oversee practices and clinicians without bias is critical for the success and continuation of the field. They are able to handle violations of ethical codes and provide resources for education. The members are expected to be unbiased in order to handle accusations.
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