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Ethics in Audiology Today

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1.  The phrase "a discrepancy between personal interests and professional duties" describes which of the following ethics principles. Patient confidentiality Conflict of interest Fraud Negligence

2.  Which of the following is a good source for guidance on ethical conduct in audiology? Katz Handbook of Clinical Audiology Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (5th edition) Hippocratic Oath American Academy of Audiology Code of Ethics

3.  Which one of the following is the abbreviation for legislation passed in the US in the mid-1990s for patient privacy and for safeguarding medical information? HIPAA FERPA NIH HIPPO

4.  Which one of the following documents should be signed by a patient in an audiology clinic prior to the provision of services? Personal check to pay for services Patient history Health insurance forms Informed consent form for treatment

5.  Billing for diagnostic or treatment audiology services that were not provided is an example of? An honest mistake A strategy for increasing clinical revenue Fraud None of the above

6.  An audiologist in the USA who independently dispenses sedation prior to an ABR is violating guidelines in which one of the following documents? Hippocratic Oath American Academy of Audiology Scope of Practice Joint Committee on Infant Hearing Position Statement Crosscheck principle

7.  A hearing aid manufacturer's representative offers to pay for your state audiology license fee. You dispense hearing aids marketed by the manufacturer. Which one of the following is the most appropriate response to the offer? Accept the offer and express your gratitude Request reimbursement also for AAA dues Decline the offer citing ethical concerns Take a "rain check" because you have already paid the annual fee

8.  Based on diagnostic findings, a patient requires vestibular rehabilitation for a balance disorder (BPPV). You did not acquire much clinical experience with vestibular rehabilitation in graduate school and you have never performed vestibular rehabilitation in your practice. Which one of the following decisions is most appropriate? Refer the patient to a colleague with knowledge and experience in vestibular rehabilitation Reschedule the patient in your clinic in 2 weeks for hearing reassessment Suggest that the patient consult with a psychiatrist Review vestibular rehabilitation information on the internet and attempt to provide the necessary service later that day

9.  What were some examples of possible Conflict of Interest in the presentation? Clinical Audiology Practice University Teaching Professional Leadership All of the above

10.  Which one of the following is an abbreviation for a US law that protects the privacy of student educational records that university faculty members and staff must comply with? SISI HIPAA FERPA IDEA