Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Practice Guidelines

Ethics Considerations

Part 29 of the Rules of the Board of Regents define "unprofessional conduct." A copy of Part 29 may be found in the printed Speech/Audiology Guide to Practice and is available on this site.

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists will refrain from:

• Undue influence of patients/clients in regard to products, services, goods, appliances or drugs
• Accepting or soliciting fees for referral
• Questionable moral practices
• False reporting of services
• Withholding patient/client records from the client
• Violating patient/client confidentiality
• Performing duties outside their legal scope of practice/competence
• Delegating professional responsibilities to others who are not qualified to perform such services
• False or deceptive advertising
• Engaging in practice without patient/client consent
• Withholding services from individuals in need of immediate care
• Harassing, abusing or intimidating patients/clients
• Failing to maintain or retain adequate patient records for at least 6 years
• Using the title "doctor," when practicing, without identifying the profession in which the degree was granted
• Failing to provide necessary supervision when supervision is indicated
• Guaranteeing satisfaction or cure
• Ordering unwarranted tests or treatments