Week 2 Terminology Flashcards
(23 cards)
Advertising
Any form of communication with the public about services, therapies, products, or publications.
Conflict of Interest
An opposition between private interests and official/professional responsibilities of a person in a position of trust, power, and/or authority.
Crime
Any felony; or any misdemeanor involving dishonesty, physical harm to another’s person or property, or a threat of physical harm to another.
Diminished Decision-Making Ability
A condition rendering a person incapable of forming the necessary intent for reasonable decision-making.
Fraud
Any deceptive act, expression, omission, or concealment, with intent to disadvantage others.
Impaired Practitioner
An individual whose professional practice is negatively affected by addiction, substance abuse, or health/mental health conditions.
Individuals
Members, certificate holders, including certification applicants.
Informed Consent
Consent obtained from persons served, research participants, or guardians after providing adequate information about expected outcomes and risks.
Jurisdiction
The authority of ASHA Board of Ethics over certified/membership individuals, regardless of location.
Know, Known, or Knowingly
Possessing or reflecting knowledge.
May vs. Shall
May: Implies discretion allowed.
Shall: Implies no discretion.
Misrepresentation
False statement through words or conduct that’s contrary to facts; made with ignorance or disregard for the truth.
Negligence
Breach of duty owed to another, causing harm due to failure to meet requirements, resulting in damages.
Nolo Contendere
No contest plea.
Plagiarism
Presenting another’s idea, research, etc., as one’s own through improper citation, attribution, or paraphrasing.
Publicly Sanctioned
Formal disciplinary action publicly recorded, excluding insufficient education, fund-related issues, or fee lateness.
Reasonable or Reasonably
Supported by facts/circumstances; aligning with reason, fairness, duty, or prudence.
Self-Report
Obligation to disclose information to ASHA Standards and Ethics; subject to separate review process.
Shall vs. May
Shall: Implies no discretion.
May: Implies discretion allowed.
Support Personnel
Individuals assisting audiologists, speech-language pathologists, etc., like technicians, aides, or assistants.
Telepractice, Teletherapy
Using telecommunications for distant delivery of audiology and speech-language pathology services.
Written
Encompasses electronic and hard-copy writings or communications.
