Ethics in Private Practice: Navigating Real-World Dilemmas for Registered Dietitians

How to recognize the six ethical situations most likely to land on your desk in private practice — scope creep, dual relationships, client termination, digital confidentiality, financial conflicts, and the scope-expansion request from a client you genuinely like
A five-step decision framework that turns "something feels off" into a documented, defensible decision you can stand behind
How to apply the AND Code's four principles to situations involving real clients, real money, and real relationships — not abstract case studies
What to say when a close friend asks you to be their dietitian, and why you want that answer ready before you're put on the spot
The difference between ethical termination and abandonment, and the four steps that separate them
Which HIPAA obligations follow you into solo practice, what a signed BAA actually protects you from, and the three questions to ask any platform before it touches client data
Where the line sits on supplement sales, affiliate income, and sponsored content — and the single question that settles it
Telehealth licensure across state lines, plus the five-second documentation habit that protects you if it's ever questioned
The six elements your informed consent document needs, and a five-question annual self-audit that catches boundary drift before it becomes a complaint

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