Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
643 - BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING
Chapter 11 - CODE OF ETHICS
Section 643-11-4 - Principle of Ethics III
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Licensees shall honor their responsibility to the public by promoting public understanding of the professions, by supporting the development of services designed to fulfill the unmet needs of the public, and by providing accurate information in all communications involving any aspect of the professions, including the dissemination of research findings and scholarly activities, and the promotion, marketing and advertising of products and services.
Rules of Ethics
1. Licensees shall not misrepresent their credentials, competence, education, training, experience, or scholarly research or research contributions.
2. Licensees shall not participate in professional activities that constitute a conflict of interest.
3. Licensees shall refer those served professionally solely on the basis of the interest of those being referred and not on any personal interest, financial or otherwise.
4. Licensees shall not misrepresent research, diagnostic information, services rendered, results of services rendered, products dispensed or the effects of products dispensed.
5. Licensees shall not defraud or engage in any scheme to defraud in connection with obtaining payment, reimbursement, or grants for services rendered, research conducted, or products dispensed.
6. Licensees' statements to the public shall provide accurate information about the nature and management of communication disorders, about the professions, about professional services, about products for sale, and about research and scholarly activities.
7. Licensees' statements to the public when advertising, announcing, and marketing their professional services, reporting research results, and promoting products shall adhere to professional standards and shall not contain misrepresentations.
