Asked by samuel lainez on Apr 24, 2024
Hannah has been working with Mr. Jones for six months to help improve his blood glucose levels. At the end of the counseling session, Mr. Jones offers to buy Hannah a car as a "thank you" gift for helping him. If Hannah were to accept this gift, how would this align with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics code of ethics?
A) It aligns with the code of ethics and Hannah should accept the gift.
B) It aligns with the code of ethics, but Hannah should ask her boss if it is OK to accept the gift.
C) It does NOT align with the code of ethics, so Hannah should not accept this as a gift.
D) It does NOT align with the code of ethics; however, Hannah has become friends with Mr. Jones, so it is OK if she accepts the gift.
E) It does NOT align with the code of ethics, but Hannah's boss can accept the car as a department gift.
Code of Ethics
A set of guidelines designed to help professionals conduct their work with integrity, honesty, and respect for those they serve.
Nutrition and Dietetics
The scientific disciplines focused on the role of food in maintaining health and preventing diseases.
Accept
To receive willingly something that is offered; in psychological terms, it can also mean to recognize one's feelings or situation without attempting to change it.
- Acquire knowledge of legal and ethical considerations within nutrition and dietetics, focusing on the appropriateness of receiving gifts from clients.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of legal and ethical considerations within nutrition and dietetics, focusing on the appropriateness of receiving gifts from clients.
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