RKIN STUDY NOTES (SCORED) A+
Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) Answer - - legislation and framework
for the regulation of the entire health profession to carry out self-regulatory
functions
-scope of practice, controlled acts, restriction of title, investigation of
complaints, misconduct & sexual abuse
the kinesiology act Answer - - council undertakes whatever necessary for the
implementation of the act
-describes scope of practice, regulations for self-governance
personal health information protection act (PHIPA) Answer - - establish rules
for the collection, use & disclosure of personal health info
-provides individuals with a right of access to personal health info
- right to require the correction/amendment of personal health info
services a R.Kin can provide Answer - - electrical therapy techniques
-general nutritional counseling
- fitness & health evaluations + EP
- athletic training
- ergonomics & biomechanics
- manual osteopathic techniques
advertising must be... Answer - accurate, verifiable, comprehensible,
professional, appropriate & compliant w practice standards of profession,
prices truthful & accurate
,CANNOT include in advertisement Answer - -"will help, can cure, better, more,
effective"
- promoting unnecessary services
- include testimonials/endorsements
- solicit patients
code of ethics Answer - ability to make appropriate ethical decisions that are in
the best interest of the client
Code of Ethics Principles Answer - 1. respect - honor client right to privacy,
dignity, no discrimination
2. excellence - knowledge & skills
3. autonomy & well-being
4. communication, collaboration & advocacy
5. honesty & integrity
Steps in Making Ethical Decisions Answer - 1. Recognize the problem
2. Define the problem with client
3. Come up with solutions with client
4. Choose solutions with client
5. Review and rechoose
6. Implementation and evaluation
7. Continue the reflection
conflict of interest Answer - - a person has a duty to one person/group that
could reasonably be compromised by a conflicting obligation/interest
, - improperly influences professional judgement
informed consent Answer - consent given based upon clear appreciation &
understanding of the facts, implications & future consequences of an action
expressed consent Answer - A type of consent in which a patient gives verbal
or nonverbal authorization for provision of care (verbally/written)
implied consent Answer - inferred from sign, action, facts or inaction/silence
health care consent act (HCCA) Answer - establishes the rules for determining
capacity in treatment decisions and for obtaining informed, voluntary consent
from either the capable patient or his or her substitute decision maker (SDM).
Elements of Consent Answer - 1. fully informed
2. voluntary
3. related to clients condition/circumstances/treatment
4. not obtained through fraud + misrepresentation
5. written form signed by client/otherwise documented
When to obtain consent Answer - 1. recommends new
assessment/examination or treatment
2. significant changes in clients condition
3. significant changes in material risk
**ongoing & evolving process involving continuous discussions (not single
signature on consent form**
Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) Answer - - legislation and framework
for the regulation of the entire health profession to carry out self-regulatory
functions
-scope of practice, controlled acts, restriction of title, investigation of
complaints, misconduct & sexual abuse
the kinesiology act Answer - - council undertakes whatever necessary for the
implementation of the act
-describes scope of practice, regulations for self-governance
personal health information protection act (PHIPA) Answer - - establish rules
for the collection, use & disclosure of personal health info
-provides individuals with a right of access to personal health info
- right to require the correction/amendment of personal health info
services a R.Kin can provide Answer - - electrical therapy techniques
-general nutritional counseling
- fitness & health evaluations + EP
- athletic training
- ergonomics & biomechanics
- manual osteopathic techniques
advertising must be... Answer - accurate, verifiable, comprehensible,
professional, appropriate & compliant w practice standards of profession,
prices truthful & accurate
,CANNOT include in advertisement Answer - -"will help, can cure, better, more,
effective"
- promoting unnecessary services
- include testimonials/endorsements
- solicit patients
code of ethics Answer - ability to make appropriate ethical decisions that are in
the best interest of the client
Code of Ethics Principles Answer - 1. respect - honor client right to privacy,
dignity, no discrimination
2. excellence - knowledge & skills
3. autonomy & well-being
4. communication, collaboration & advocacy
5. honesty & integrity
Steps in Making Ethical Decisions Answer - 1. Recognize the problem
2. Define the problem with client
3. Come up with solutions with client
4. Choose solutions with client
5. Review and rechoose
6. Implementation and evaluation
7. Continue the reflection
conflict of interest Answer - - a person has a duty to one person/group that
could reasonably be compromised by a conflicting obligation/interest
, - improperly influences professional judgement
informed consent Answer - consent given based upon clear appreciation &
understanding of the facts, implications & future consequences of an action
expressed consent Answer - A type of consent in which a patient gives verbal
or nonverbal authorization for provision of care (verbally/written)
implied consent Answer - inferred from sign, action, facts or inaction/silence
health care consent act (HCCA) Answer - establishes the rules for determining
capacity in treatment decisions and for obtaining informed, voluntary consent
from either the capable patient or his or her substitute decision maker (SDM).
Elements of Consent Answer - 1. fully informed
2. voluntary
3. related to clients condition/circumstances/treatment
4. not obtained through fraud + misrepresentation
5. written form signed by client/otherwise documented
When to obtain consent Answer - 1. recommends new
assessment/examination or treatment
2. significant changes in clients condition
3. significant changes in material risk
**ongoing & evolving process involving continuous discussions (not single
signature on consent form**
