$2,665.64 Care Manager Consultation Services Billing: A Professional Ethics Dilemma
Scenario: An ABI Waiver program Care Manager fails to inform Ellen, a conservator for a person recovering from a brain injury, that they bill for and are paid $2,665.64 for Consultation Services, which is deducted from the consumer's service plan budget.
Which of the following roles does Ellen hold in this scenario?
a) Care Manager
b) ABI Waiver program administrator
c) Conservator
d) Person recovering from brain injury
What is the purpose of the Consultation Services provided by the Care Manager?
a) To offer legal advice
b) To provide medical care
c) To support the recovery process and decision-making
d) To assist with financial planning
How much does the Care Manager charge for Consultation Services?
a) $2,665.64
b) $2,564.00
c) $1,665.64
d) $3,000.00
What negative consequence occurs as a result of the Care Manager's failure to inform Ellen?
a) Ellen is unaware of the cost of the Consultation Services
b) The consumer's service plan budget is not affected
c) The Care Manager is not paid for their services
d) Ellen is overcharged for services rendered
How does the cost of the Consultation Services impact the consumer's service plan budget?
a) It does not affect the budget
b) It is added to the budget
c) It is deducted from the budget
d) It increases the budget
What is the primary ethical concern in this scenario?
a) Lack of transparency in billing
b) The quality of Consultation Services provided
c) The need for a conservator
d) The cost of the ABI Waiver program
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