Core Values Of OT

Question 1

Altruism

Answer 1

The unselfish concern for the welfare of others. This concept is reflected in actions and attitude of commitment, caring, dedication, responsiveness, and understanding.

Question 2

Equality

Answer 2

Requires that all individuals be perceived as having the same fundamental human rights and opportunities. This value is demonstrated by an attitude of fairness and impartiality. We believe that we should respect all individuals, keeping in mind that they may have values, beliefs, or life styles that are different from our own. Equality is practiced in the broad professional arena, but is particularly important in day-to-day interactions with those individuals receiving occupational therapy services.

Question 3

Freedom

Answer 3

Allows the individual to exercise choice and to demonstrate independence, initiative, and self- direction. There is a need for all individuals to find a balance between autonomy and societal membership that is reflected in the choice of various patterns of interdependence with the human and non-human environment. We believe that individuals are internally and externally motivated towards action in a continuous process of adaptation throughout the lifespan. Purposeful activity plays a major role in developing and exercising self direction, initiative, interdependence, and relative need to the world. Activities verify the individuals ability to adapt and they establish a satisfying balance between autonomy and societal membership. We affirm the freedom of choice for each individual to pursue goals that have personal and social meaning.

Question 4

Justice

Answer 4

Places value on the upholding of such moral and legal principles as fairness, equity, truthfulness, and objectivity. This means we aspire to provide occupational therapy services for all individuals who are in need of these services and that we will maintain a goal-directed and objective relationship of all those served. Practitioners must be knowledgable about and have respect for the legal rights of individuals receiving OT services. Must abide by local, state, and federal laws of governing practice.

Question 5

Beneficence

Answer 5

Principle 1. Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of the recipients of their services.

Question 6

Nonmaleficence

Answer 6

Principle 2. Occupational therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.

Question 7

Autonomy

Answer 7

Principle 3. Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and consent.

Question 8

Justice

Answer 8

Principle 4. Occupational therapy personnel shall promote fairness and objectivity in the provision of occupational therapy services

Question 9

Veracity

Answer 9

Principle 5. Occupational therapy personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession.

Question 10

Fidelity

Answer 10

Principle 6 Occupational therapy personnel shall treat clients, colleagues, and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity.

Question 11

Dignity

Answer 11

Emphasize the importance of valuing the inherent worth and uniqueness of each person. This value is demonstrated by an attitude of empathy and respect for self and others. We believe that each individual is a unique combination of biological endowment, sociocultural interaction of the mind, body, and physical/ social environment. We believe that dignity is nurtured and grows from the sense of competence and self- worth that is integrally linked to the persons ability to perform valued and relevant activities. In occupational therapy we emphasize the importance of dignity by helping the individual build on his or her unique attributes and resources.

Question 12

Truth

Answer 12

Requires that we be faithful to facts and reality. Truthfulness or veracity is demonstrated by being accountable, honest, forthright, accurate, and authentic in our attitudes and actions. There is an obligation to be truthful w ourselves, those who receive services, colleagues, and competence. This happens, in part, through an unfaltering commitment to inquiry and learning, to self-understanding and to the development of an interpersonal competence.

Question 13

Prudence

Answer 13

Is the ability to govern and discipline oneself through the use of reason. To be prudent is to value judiciousness, discretion, vigilance, moderation, care, circumspection in the management of ones affairs, to temper extremes, make judgements and respond on the basis of intelligent reflection and rational thought