OAR 335-005-0015
Welfare of Clients

(1)

Individuals shall honor their responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally.

(2)

Individuals shall provide all services competently.

(3)

Individuals shall use all appropriate resources, including referral when appropriate.

(4)

Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services on the basis of race or ethnicity, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

(5)

Individuals shall fully inform the persons they serve of the nature and possible effects of services rendered and products dispensed.

(6)

Individuals shall evaluate the effectiveness of services rendered and of products dispensed and shall provide services or dispense products only when benefit can reasonably be expected.

(7)

Individuals shall not guarantee the results of any treatment or procedure, directly or by implication; however, they may make a reasonable statement of prognosis.

(8)

Individuals shall not evaluate or treat speech, language, or hearing disorders solely by correspondence.

(9)

Individuals shall maintain adequate records of professional services and products dispensed and shall allow access to these records when appropriately authorized.

(10)

Individuals shall not reveal, without authorization, any professional or personal information about the person served professionally, unless required by law to do so, or unless doing so is necessary to protect the welfare of the person or of the community.

(11)

Individuals shall not charge for services not rendered, nor shall they misrepresent in any fashion, services rendered or products dispensed.

(12)

Individuals shall use persons in research or as subjects of teaching demonstrations only with their informed consent.

(13)

Individuals whose professional services are adversely affected by substance abuse or other health-related conditions shall seek professional assistance and, where appropriate, withdraw from the affected areas of practice.

(14)

Individuals who have reason to believe that the Professional and Ethical Standards have been violated shall inform the Board.

(15)

Individuals shall not exploit persons in the delivery of professional services.

(16)

Individuals shall maintain clinical records as required by the Board’s rules to ensure the provision of competent and appropriate care for persons served.

Source: Rule 335-005-0015 — Welfare of Clients, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=335-005-0015.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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