Code Of Ethics 2 (Dr. Kelly)

Question 1

responsible for developing the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards for the profession.

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The Ethics Commission (EC)

Question 2

Two primary responsibilities of The Ethics Commission (EC)

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1. the provision of educational resources for American Occupational Therapy (AOTA) members and consumers
2. enforcement of the Code of Ethics

Question 3

The Code of Ethics is grounded in 7 Core Values

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1. Altruism
   2.Equality
   3.Freedom
   4.Justice
   5.Dignity
   6.Truth
   7.Prudence

Question 4

Demonstrates unselfish concern for the welfare of others; Occupational therapy personnel reflect this concept in actions and attitudes of commitment, caring, dedication, responsiveness, and understanding.

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Altruism

Question 5

perceives and acts on belief that all people have the same fundamental human rights and opportunities; refers to treating all people impartially and free of bias. Personnel should recognize their own biases and respect all persons, keeping in mind that others may have values, beliefs, or lifestyles that differ from their own. Equality applies to the professional arena as well as to recipients of occupational therapy services.

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Equality

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Promotes choice for individuals, families and communities; Occupational therapy personnel affirm the autonomy of each individual to pursue goals that have personal and social meaning. Occupational therapy personnel value the service recipient’s right and desire to guide interventions.

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Freedom

Question 7

indicates that occupational therapy personnel provide occupational therapy services for all persons in need of these services and maintain a goal-directed and objective relationship with recipients of service. Justice is the pursuit of a state in which diverse communities are inclusive and are organized and structured so that all members can function, flourish, and live a satisfactory life regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, origin, socioeconomic status, degree of ability, or any other status or attributes.

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Justice

Question 8

demonstrates and attitude of empathy and respect for self and others; treating the client with respect in all interactions.

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Dignity

Question 9

faithful to facts and reality; in all situations, occupational therapy personnel must provide accurate information in oral, written, and electronic forms.

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Truth

Question 10

exercises judiciousness, discretion, vigilance, moderation, care, and circumspection in the management of one’s affairs; use of clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgment and reflection to make decisions in professional and volunteer roles.

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Prudence

Question 11

Code structure begins with a ________ that discusses the scope and objectives of the document

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Preamble

Question 12

help ensure that practitioners who do not abide by the code of ethics or guidelines become subject to disciplinary action

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Enforcement procedures

Question 13

The NBCOT has its own Code of Conduct to include:

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Principle 1: requires accuracy and truthfulness in all information submitted to NBCOT

Principle 2: requires cooperation with NBCOT’s investigative process in case of a complaint.

Principle 3: requires accuracy and truthfulness I all professional communications

Principle 4: requires compliance with the legal requirements of occupational therapy practice

Principle 5: disqualifies from certification those convicted of crimes related to the practice of occupational therapy

Principle 6; forbids practitioners from threatening the health, well-being, or safety of recipients of occupational therapy services

Principle 7: prohibits the practice of occupational therapy while the practitioner’s ability to practice is impaired because of legal or illegal drug or alcohol use.

Principle 8: forbids sharing information or photos of recipients of occupational therapy services via electronic means.

Question 14

Has the legislative authority to license occupational therapy practitioners when they meet specific conditions.

Protects the public from injury by incompetent or unqualified practitioners

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State regulatory board (SRB)

Question 15

depends on the degree of authority that the organization or agency has over the certificate applicant, occupational therapy practitioner, or AOTA member

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Jurisdiction

Question 16

The profession of occupational therapy protects both the public and its practitioners by developing and enforcing its core values through the

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Code of Ethics.

Question 17

conflict between two divergent moral challenges that one must resolve in deciding on the proper course of action.

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Ethical dilemma

Question 18

The Morris Ethical Decision-Making Model three step approach for evaluation ethical dilemmas in OT practice.

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Ascertain whether an ethical dilemma is being faced.

Analyze possible course of action to arrive at a proposed course of action

Evaluate the proposed course of action at different levels of moral reasoning

Question 19

Purtilo and Doherty Six-Step Model for Solving Ethical Dilemmas

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1. Gather relevant information
   2.Identify the type of ethical problem
   3.Analyze the problem using ethics theories or approaches
   4.Explore the practical alternatives
   5.Act
   6.Evaluate the process and outcome.

Question 20

The Nurses’ Ethical Reasoning Skills model
Ethical problem- solving model for use within medicine
The Scott Four-Step Process for Ethical Decision Making

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1. Gather the facts and specify the dilemma
   2.Analyze possible courses of action, taking into account both a set of principles and potential consequences.
   3.Select and implement a course of action.
   4.Evaluate the results of the action

Question 21

Reflect on the facts of the situation and decide whether it’s an ethical dilemma or misunderstanding, a potential legal issue or a personal issue. Identify possible stakeholders (those who are directly affect, indirectly affected and affected by the actions of other stakeholders).

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Gather the Facts and Specify the Dilemma

Question 22

Evaluating the facts of the situation/dilemma helps occupational therapy practitioners analyze options and select the appropriate course of action.

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Analyze Possible Courses of Action

Question 23

Once the resolution of the dilemma is clear, the occupational therapy practitioner takes action (ex. Attempt to remediate the problem logically through direct communication or an agreement to take an ethics course). The best course of action is situation specific. What works for one situation may not work for every situation.

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Select and Implement a Course of Action

Question 24

Review whether the recommendations made were consistent with ethical standards, laws, and institution policies; were reached by consensus and stood the test of time. Were the recommended disciplinary actions consistent with actions taken previously when similar dilemmas occurred?

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Evaluate the Results of the Action

Question 25

This is used once it has been determined that there is a dilemma. The Decision Table establishes a method for an occupation therapy practitioner to analyze their possible actions in a straightforward manner.

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The decision table

Question 26

This table is simple as it asks the person with the dilemma to consider the situation from three different perspectives:

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1. What are the possible courses of action?
2. What are the positive outcomes?
3. What are the negative outcomes?