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35 Cards in this Set
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What is the difference between an ethical issue and dilemma? |
Issue is a question of right and wrong, dilemma is a question of values. |
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What is a dual relationship? |
The blending or merging of a professional relationship with another potentially incompatible role.
- Practitioner and family member - Business Owner and Practitioner |
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What is accountability? |
To be answerable for the practice of the profession and to act in a manner consistent with one's professional responsibilities and Standards of Practice. |
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What is the test of justice? |
Put yourself in the shoes of the patient. How would you feel in their position? |
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What is the test of publicity? |
How would you feel if everybody knew what you did or what happened? |
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What is the test of universiality? |
If you ignored the test of publicity or justice, would it be okay for everybody to do it? What would that say for the profession, and its effect on society. |
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What is the Scope of Practice and what is it a part of? |
It's what you can do. It's part of the Massage Therapy Regulation. |
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What is Beneficence? |
The belief that healthcare professionals have an ethical responsibility to contribute to the health and well-being of their clients. |
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What is Autonomy? |
The idea that an individual has control over his or her own actions and is free to make their own decisions and choices. |
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What is Advocacy? Who's interests are advocated? |
To be actively involved in protecting and supporting the legal and ethical rights of clients. |
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What is Confidentiality? |
The safeguarding of information learned in the context of the professional relationship. The assurance that this information is only shared with the client's informed consent or as may be legally required. |
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What is the definition of "Conscientious"? |
To do our best to live up to our moral duty to be reliable, careful, prepared informed practitioners. |
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What is Commitment? |
To sincerely and faithfully pledge and live our promise to serve the best interests of our clients. |
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What is a Competent Client? |
Refers to the client's mental ability to make decisions about his or her healthcare. |
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What is a Competent Therapist? |
A therapist who demonstrates that he or she has the appropriate knowledge, skills, professional attitude and judgement necessary to provide safe, effective and ethical massage therapy. |
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What is Diligence? |
To provide reasonable care and attention to the practice of our profession. |
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What is Compliance? |
Conforming and / or adapting our actions and behaviours in accordance to a policy, code or regulation which we have committed ourselves to. |
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What is the set age an infant can consent to their own healthcare? What three things must be considered? |
There is no age. There are only 3 things an RMT must consider eligible for consent. 1) Explained nature/risks/benefits of massage therapy. 2) Been satisfied that patient understands benefits and risks. (repeat back to me and evaluate their understanding) 3) Made reasonable efforts to determine that massage therapy and a proposed treatment plan is in the patient's best interests. Document everything!!! |
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What are Ethical Standards? |
Guidelines for ethical behaviour which members of a healthcare profession are committed to by virtue of their participation in a profession, usually expressed in a Code of Ethics document. |
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What is Moral Right? |
A right is a justified claim which someone or some group of pepole have over us. A moral right is justified by moral standards that most people acknowledge but which are not necessarily codified in law. |
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What is Non-Maleficence? |
The belief that healthcare professionasl have an ethical duty or responsibility to make sure that they do not harm their clients. |
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What is Obligation? |
The duty which we owe to our clients and which we are bound to exercise by virtue of our professional role and commitment. |
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What are Professional Values? |
A set of standards typically articulated in a Code of Ethics that guides our decisions and actions as regulated healthcare professionals. |
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What is Quality Assurance? |
A mechanism or means (i.e. policy, process, education and professional development) that verifies to the public and government the quality and integrity of the services massage therapists provide. |
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What is Standard of Care? |
Standard of care refers to the degree of care (i.e. the average degree of skill, care and diligence) that a reasonable prudent person should exercise in the circumstance in question. In professional malpractice, standard of care is applied to measure the competence as well as the degree of care shown by the professional's actions. |
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What are Values? |
Our core beliefs about right and wrong, good and bad which guide our decisions and actions. |
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What is a "Locum?" |
"Locum" means a Registrant who temporarily replaces another registrant. |
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What is "professional misconduct of a sexual nature"? What is not included in professional misconduct of a sexual nature? |
A) Sexual intercourse or other forms of physical sexual relations between the Registrant and Patient, B) Touching, of a sexual nature, of the patient by the Registrant, or C) Behaviour or remarks of a sexual nature by the Registrant towards the patient but does not include touching, behaviour and remarks by the Registrant towards the patient that are of a clinical nature appropriate to the service being provided. |
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What are the four duties of the CMTBC's Code of Ethics? |
Duty to Patients Duty to the Society Duty to the Profession Duty to Oneself |
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What are the four key ethical principles for all healthcare professionals? |
Beneficence Non-Maleficence Autonomy (Respect for Persons) Fidelity (Accountability) |
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What is the Model for Ethical Decision-Making? |
Step 1: Determine if the situation poses an ethical issue or dilemma and gather all the facts Step 2: Consider the relevant ethical standards and legal requirements Step 3: Apply the test of Justice, Publicity, and Universality Step 4: Consultation Step 5: Explore alternatives for action Step 6: Assess the proposed resolutions Step 7: Make a decision and implement it |
7 Steps |
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What is the Duty to Report? |
Health Professions Act (Section 32.2) All health professionals who are regulated under the HPA have a legal, professional, and ethical duty to report the unsafe practice or professional misconduct of any other regulated health practitioner. |
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What is covered in "Reporting of Registrants"? |
Integral in maintaining public "trust" and living our commitment to the 'social contract' (important so as to not violate the law) Immunity granted for reports made "in good faith" |
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What is "Duty to Oneself"? |
RMTs must protect and maintain personal and professional integrity. RMTs must maintain personal health and well-being. RMTs must seek assistance from qualified professionals for personal problems that may adversely impact the duties to patients, society or the profession |
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What is "Duty to the Profession"? |
RMTs must conduct themselves in a manner as to merit the respect of the society for the profession, RMTs, and other health care professionals.
RMTs must collaborate with other health care professionals when appropriate.
RMTs must participate in peer reviews and mentorship when required.
RMTs must recognize that professional self-regulation is a privilege that each RMT has a continuing responsibility to merit by upholding the honour, dignity, and credibility of the profession
RMTs must respond to any inquiries, requests and directions from the College in a professional, responsive and timely manner |
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