AOTA Principles

Question 1

Principle 1: Beneficence

Answer 1

all forms of action intended to benefit other persons
examples: protecting and defending other’s rights, removing conditions that will cause harm

Question 2

Principle 2: Nonmaleficence

Answer 2

refrain from actions that cause harm
not impose risks or harm

Question 3

What is the difference between nonmaleficence and beneficence?

Answer 3

Beneficence requires taking action to incur benefit
Nonmaleficence requires avoiding actions that cause harm

Question 4

Principle 3: Autonomy

Answer 4

respect right of person to self-determination
treat client according to their desires
protect confidential information
self-determination principle

Question 5

Principle 4: Justice

Answer 5

promote equity, inclusion, objectivity
demonstrate attitudes and action of respect, inclusion, and impartiality
respect laws and standards

Question 6

Principle 5: Veracity

Answer 6

provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information
truthfulness, candor, honesty

Question 7

Principle 6: Fidelity

Answer 7

shall treat clients and others with respect, fairness, and integrity
keep commitment once it is made

Question 8

How many principles are listed in the AOTA Code of Ethics? List them all.

Answer 8

6. Beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice, veracity, fidelity