Code Of Ethics 3 (Dr. Kelly) Flashcards
doing good for others or bringing about good for them
Beneficence
Provide appropriate evaluation and intervention plan specific to the needs of those receiving occupational therapy services.
Reevaluate and reassess services in a timely manner to determine if goals are being met and if intervention plan needs to be revised.
Use evaluation, planning, intervention techniques, assessments and therapeutic equipment that are evidence based, current, and within the recognized scope of occupational therapy practice.
Maintain competency by ongoing participation in education relevant to one’s practice area.
Terminate occupation therapy services in collaboration with the service recipient or responsible party when the services are no longer beneficial.
Refer to other providers when indicated by the needs of the client.
Conduct and disseminate research in accordance with currently accepted ethical guidelines and standards for the protection of research participants, including determination of potential risks and benefits.
Standards of conduct
Two main focuses of Beneficence
1.Maintaining competence
2.Engaging in evidence-based practice
possession of the knowledge base, skill level and clinical reasoning ability to deliver occupational therapy services in a safe and consistent manner
Competence
According to the AOTA Ethics Committee, the following are considered components of competence for Principle I (Beneficence)
- Qualifications and experience
- Evidence base
- Self-assessment
- Expert education
- Current knowledge
How can competence be built
continuing education, research, independent reading, attendance of workshops and conferences as well as other ways.
Who is competence important to
clients, the profession and to the individual occupational therapy practitioner
How is competence important to clients
by promoting safety, participation, inclusion and well being for all stages of life, health and illnesses. Incompetence can lead to worsening of a client’s condition and my cause harm
The occupational therapy profession benefits from practitioner competence in what way
when practitioners deliver the highest quality services to clients that maximizes, health ,well-being and quality of life for all people and it is recognized by consumers, providers and payers.
Competence benefits the practitioner by…
Continuing education on topics of interest and on new topics to the profession can direct professional growth and ones professional path.
Involves assessing a baseline of where one is now (position, income, job satisfaction) and predicting where he/she wants to be as a future professional
Personal Reflection
Personal reflection includes a timeline for what reason?
to help attain short- and long-term goals
based on the integration of critically appraised research results with the clinical expertise, and the client’s preferences, beliefs, and values
EBP
Face to face evaluation of an individual’s occupation
•Used to assist in making decisions about treatment intervention
•Used to measure clients capacities and limitations
•Provide valid data that can be used to document the value of occupational therapy services
Assessments
The emphasis on continuing competence and evidence-based practice reflects the commitment of the occupational therapy profession to the
Principle of beneficence
True/false: Maintaining professional competence is an obligation for all occupational therapists to continue throughout their career.
True
True/False: Occupational therapy practitioners must constantly analyze best practices and incorporate those that are valuable into their daily practice.
True
First principle of code of ethics
Beneficence
Second principle of code of ethics
Non-maleficence
Occupational therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.
Non-maleficence
It obligates us to abstain from causing harm to others
It includes an obligation to not impose risks of harm even if the potential risk is without malicious or harmful intent
In occupational therapy, this standard applies to situations in which the client might feel pain from a treatment intervention; however, the acute pain is justified by potential longitudinal, evidence-based benefits of the treatment.
Non-maleficence
Standards of conduct of non-maleficence
Avoid harm or injury
Avoid abandoning service recipient
Recognize and take appropriate action
Avoid any undue influences
Address impaired practice, report when necessary
Avoid dual relationships
Avoid in engaging in sexual activity with client or others regarding client
Avoid compromising rights and well-being of others due to expectations
Avoid exploiting relationships
Avoid bartering for services
The difference between nonmaleficence and beneficence
While beneficence requires an action to cause benefit, nonmaleficence requires non-action to prevent harm
The Principle of Nonmaleficence addresses four categories of behavior:
- avoidance of exploitation
- prevention of harm
- self-reflection and mindfulness to avoid harm
- self-care (protection of one’s own health)
two themes in regard to therapeutic use of relationships in occupational therapy practice:
1) collaboration and client-centeredness
2) caring and empathy
Exploitation can involve employees, not only clients and students, and exemplifies three important considerations in ethical resolution:
- Validating perceptions before assuming a violation has occurred
- Addressing ethical concerns and perceptions as soon as possible
- Handling concerns locally whenever possible
Preventing harm involves
being vigilant to avoid circumstances with the potential to turn into situations in which harm occurs.
the premature termination of professional treatment by the healthcare provider without adequate notice or the patient’s consent
client abandonment
True/False: Occupational therapy practitioners have the necessary prior knowledge and skills to work through challenging ethical situations and avoid actions that may result in harm to patients, themselves, or the profession.
True
True/False: Occupational performance analysis, activity analysis, self-reflection, and a willingness to confront colleagues in a sprit of collaboration are important tools that can help occupational therapy practitioners protect the people they provide services to.
True
