Code Of Ethics 3 (Dr. Kelly)

Question 1

doing good for others or bringing about good for them

Answer 1

Beneficence

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Standards of conduct

Question 3

Two main focuses of Beneficence

Answer 3

1.Maintaining competence
2.Engaging in evidence-based practice

Question 4

possession of the knowledge base, skill level and clinical reasoning ability to deliver occupational therapy services in a safe and consistent manner

Answer 4

Competence

Question 5

According to the AOTA Ethics Committee, the following are considered components of competence for Principle I (Beneficence)

Answer 5

• Qualifications and experience
  
  • Evidence base
  • Self-assessment
  • Expert education
  • Current knowledge

Question 6

How can competence be built

Answer 6

continuing education, research, independent reading, attendance of workshops and conferences as well as other ways.

Question 7

Who is competence important to

Answer 7

clients, the profession and to the individual occupational therapy practitioner

Question 8

How is competence important to clients

Answer 8

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

Question 9

The occupational therapy profession benefits from practitioner competence in what way

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Competence benefits the practitioner by…

Answer 10

Continuing education on topics of interest and on new topics to the profession can direct professional growth and ones professional path.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Personal Reflection

Question 12

Personal reflection includes a timeline for what reason?

Answer 12

to help attain short- and long-term goals

Question 13

based on the integration of critically appraised research results with the clinical expertise, and the client’s preferences, beliefs, and values

Answer 13

EBP

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Assessments

Question 15

The emphasis on continuing competence and evidence-based practice reflects the commitment of the occupational therapy profession to the

Answer 15

Principle of beneficence

Question 16

True/false: Maintaining professional competence is an obligation for all occupational therapists to continue throughout their career.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

True/False: Occupational therapy practitioners must constantly analyze best practices and incorporate those that are valuable into their daily practice.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

First principle of code of ethics

Answer 18

Beneficence

Question 19

Second principle of code of ethics

Answer 19

Non-maleficence

Question 20

Occupational therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.

Answer 20

Non-maleficence

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

Non-maleficence

Question 22

Standards of conduct of non-maleficence

Answer 22

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

Question 23

The difference between nonmaleficence and beneficence

Answer 23

While beneficence requires an action to cause benefit, nonmaleficence requires non-action to prevent harm

Question 24

The Principle of Nonmaleficence addresses four categories of behavior:

Answer 24

1. avoidance of exploitation
2. prevention of harm
3. self-reflection and mindfulness to avoid harm
4. self-care (protection of one’s own health)

Question 25

two themes in regard to therapeutic use of relationships in occupational therapy practice:

Answer 25

1) collaboration and client-centeredness
2) caring and empathy

Question 26

Exploitation can involve employees, not only clients and students, and exemplifies three important considerations in ethical resolution:

Answer 26

1. Validating perceptions before assuming a violation has occurred
2. Addressing ethical concerns and perceptions as soon as possible
3. Handling concerns locally whenever possible

Question 27

Preventing harm involves

Answer 27

being vigilant to avoid circumstances with the potential to turn into situations in which harm occurs.

Question 28

the premature termination of professional treatment by the healthcare provider without adequate notice or the patient’s consent

Answer 28

client abandonment

Question 29

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.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

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.

Answer 30

True