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Ethics, Boundaries, Laws & Regulations

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boundaries   limits we establish between ourselves & others in regards to various aspects of our lives  
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countertransference   an emotional reaction of the therapist that reflects the therapist's inner needs and conflicts  
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incident report   a report to document unusual things that happen to a client during a session  
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integrity   a conduction of being whole and undivided  
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transference   the unconscious tendency of the client to assign to others the feelings and attitudes associated with significant people in their early life  
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confidentiality   nondisclosure of privileged information  
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intimacy   a sensual bond to another that involves choice, mutuality, reciprocity, trust, and delight  
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multidimensional relationship   type of relationships that exists in addition to therapeutic massage  
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code of ethics   set of guiding morals or principles that govern one's course of action  
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scope of practice   working parameters of a profession  
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client neglect   unintentional physical or emotional harm sustained by the client resulting from lack of knowledge or insensitivity on therapist's behalf  
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licensure   a mandatory process to be completed to engage in an occupation that would otherwise be considered unlawful  
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standards of practice   a list of standards to assist the professional in making good decisions while conducting day to day responsibilities within their scope of practice  
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client abuse   physical or emotional harm sustained by the client due to deliberate acts of the therapist  
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reciprocity   massage license in one jurisdiction being recognized as valid in another jurisdiction  
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liability insurance   obtained through massage insurance providers; protects the massage therapist in cases of malpractice and accidents  
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client files   should be retained by the massage therapist for a minimum of 6 years, per the IRS; completely confidential at all times  
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SOAP Notes   used to document everything regarding a previous massage treatment  
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SOAP "S"   subjective; anything the client details about themselves  
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SOAP "O"   objective or observation; techniques being performed; any measurable details the therapist can physically see  
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SOAP "A"   assessment; any changes in the client resulting from treatment; possible problem areas/causes of injuries, sore sports, tight muscles, etc.; type of massage work given  
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SOAP "P"   plan or recommendation for future treatment or exercises suggested to the client between sessions  
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mission statement   a short statement detailing the general purpose of the business  
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HIPAA   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996  
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privacy rule   protects all individually identifiable health information; assures health information of individuals is protected while allowing health information to be transferred securely between healthcare providers to provide high-quality health care  
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independent contractor   a massage therapist who contracts work for a person or business by signing a contract; receives no benefits  
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sole proprietor   a business that has only one owner  
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partnership   a business that has 2 or more owners  
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1099   filed by the independent contractors who make more than $600 per year  
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Schedule C   filed by sole proprietors; details profit and loss for the previous year  
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Schedule K-1   filed by partnership members; details income and taxes for each partnership member from the previous year  
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1040   tax form detailing deductions and dependents  
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W-2   filed by employees; details income and taxes from the previous year  
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advertising   making your business noticeable to the public by purchasing print or broadcast media  
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media   systems of mass communication  
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marketing   promoting your business with image, purpose, and direction  
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contract   written agreement between two or more parties that communicates expectations, duties, and responsibilities; this agreement is enforceable by law  
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publicitiy   free media exposure  
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preceptor   someone who guides you through your post-graduate clinicial experience  
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curriculum vitae   an autobiographical sketch that documents all your achievements; occupational, avocational, and academic  
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balance sheet   summary of financial balances of a sole proprietor  
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inventory   unsold retail items you have on hand  
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accounts receivable   money owed to your business  
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portfolio   all various investments held by an individual investor  
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accounts payable   money your business owes to others  
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depreciation   the process of spreading out deduction for the cost of an asset over time  
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profit & loss statement   statement of income that outlines revenues and expenses over a fixed period; indicates whether your business earned a profit or loss  
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IRA   individual retirement account; tax-deferred retirement account in which some or all contributions may be tax deductible; depending on the individual's adjusted gross income and coverage by an employer sponsored retirement plan  
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