While out having dinner one evening, you see the client out with a small group of people. Which of the following should you do?
a. Politely introduce yourself to the group and take the opportunity to follow up with your client about aftercare.
b. Immediately leave the restaurant to avoid embarrassing your client.
c. Pass out business cards to the group to build your practice.
check d. Make polite contact with your client but make no mention of your client-therapist relationship.
Explanation: The Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits massage therapists from disclosing information regarding any aspect of client treatments.