Code of ethics terms chapter 1-3

Question 1

Descriptive Ethics

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fact-based examination of different societies or culture using scientific inquiry to identify how people reason and act without regard for “correctness”.

Question 2

Metaethics

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Asks questions about the meaning of moral claims, how moral knowledge might be possible and the grounds for determining right from wrong. Tries to define essential meaning and nature of the problem.

Question 3

Normative ethics

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examins our moral relations (obligations) to one another. Applies to OT as a guide to practice.

Question 4

Applied Ethics

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application of general moral theories and principles to ethical problems in a medical or clinical context.

Question 5

Consequentialism

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AKA teleological theory, focuses on the outcome of an action.

Question 6

Deontology

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rule-based or duty-based theory focuses on action rather than consequences of that action. (I.E. Ten Commandments or Golden Rule)

Question 7

Ethical skills

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are learned in professional school training and cultivated in work environment

Question 8

Right action

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refers to what a virtuous person would do

Question 9

Principlism

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when consequences and principles conflict, ethical act is the one inn accordance with the principles. (Refer to THe Code, 2015 AOTA)

Question 10

Virtue Ethics

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is concencerned with the character of the moral agent making decisions

Question 11

Belmont Report

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contends that four principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and respect for autonomy are useful in guiding ethical decision making in healthcare

Question 12

Ethics

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systematic study of rules of conduct that is grounded in philosophical principals and theory

Question 13

Guilds

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Organnizationof trades and crafts, established during the middle ages, to protect their livelihoods by establishing rules about entry into the craft and requiring training to ensure standards of quality.

Question 14

Hippocratic Oath

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outlines behaviors expected of physicians in ancient Greek times, set forth by Hippocrates (460-370 B.C.)

Question 15

Moral Treatmennt

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18th cetury social movement towards reform of inhumane treatment. 1798 Pinel grated permission to remove chains and improve living environment. Should not be jail.

Question 16

Proto-occupational therapists

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premodern counterpartsof modern OT practitioners who used occupation as a therapeutic medium.

Question 17

Reason

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Age of enlightenment view the purports reason to solve problems by applying reason. Goal was thought to be: knowledge, freedom and happiness

Question 18

Taoism

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ethical principles of ancient China (6-4th century B.C.)

Question 19

Code of Ethics

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serves as a guide for individual practitioners and for a profession.

Question 20

Code of Hammurabi

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First set of rules guiding behavior of physicians chiseled into pillars

Question 21

Code of Hammurabi

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First set of rules guiding behavior of physicians chiseled into pillars

Question 22

Certification

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process that agencies use to determine that a professional may use a certain title if the person has attained entry-level competence.

Question 23

Core Values

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altruism, equality, and justice

Question 24

Disciplinary Action

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sanctions placed on constituent when principles, codes of conduct and standards are violated

Question 25

Enforcement procedures

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ensure practitioners undera specific jurisdiction who do not adhere to appropriate code of ethics are subjected to a process of complaint and investigation and if necessary disciplinary action.

Question 26

Ethics commission

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(EC) enforcement of the “Code”, reviews and advises on the disciplinary behavior.

Question 27

Jurisdiction

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depends on degree of authority that the organization or agency has over the certificant applicant

Question 28

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

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bears the responsibility for certification of OT practitioners. Formerly American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

Question 29

NBCOT Disciplinary Action Summary

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through which gathers and makes publicly available the outcomes of disciplinary actions

Question 30

State Regulatory Boards

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(SRBs)

Question 31

Stakeholders

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AOTA members, NBCOT certificants, consumers ad professionals who may report ethical practices to any of the 3 entities

Question 32

State Regulatory Boards

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(SRBs) have legislative authority to license OT practitioners whe they meet specific conditions.