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SLP Ethics
Ethical vs Legal
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The principle of non-maleficence means... | Do no harm |
| The principle of autonomy means... | Accept the patients right choose and ensure they have free and informed consent |
| The principle of justice means... | Treating all patient fairly. Putting the client first not $. |
| The principle of beneficence means... | Promote the wellbeing of others. *Refer when needed* |
| Principle 1 in the ASHA Code of Ethics pertains to who? | The SLPs responsibility to patients and clients |
| Principle 2 in the ASHA Code of Ethics pertains to who? | The SLPs responsibility to self |
| Principle 3 in the ASHA Code of Ethics pertains to who? | The SLPs responsibility to the public |
| Principle 4 in the ASHA Code of Ethics pertains to who? | The SLPs responsibility to the profession as a whole |
| Document everything | Seriously. Do it. |
| Explain the difference between direct liability and vicarious liability. | Direct- not "setting up for success" such as withholding clinical instruction from the supervisee Vicarious- Assumptions are made and there is not enough presence with the supervisee |
| Misrepresenting your STUDENT'S credentials violates which principle? | Principle 1 |
| Not referring a patient to a specialist when you suspect more assessment is needed violates which principle? | Principle 1 |
| Delegating tasks to students who are not adequately prepared or supervised violates which principle? | Principle 1 |
| Telling a student to treat within their scope of practice without adequately preparing them or supervising them violates which principle? | Principle 1 |
| Failing to report when a colleague is unable to provide professional services with reasonable skill/safety violates which principle? | Principle 1 |
| Accepting an assignment in which you have not received training or experience violates which principle? | Principle 2 |
| Engaging in conflicts of interest violates which principle? | Principle 3 |
| Engaging in sexual activities with clients or mentees violates which principle? | Principle 4 |
| Showing favoritism or discriminating against students or colleagues violates which principle? | Principle 4 |
| Failure to report colleagues (within the SLP profession or other professions) who violate professional standards of care when it compromises client welfare violates which principle? | Principle 4 |
| Knowingly allowing anyone under your supervision to violate the Code of Ethics violates which principle? | Princple 4 |