Ethics Flashcards
What three agencies oversee the occupational therapy profession?
AOTA, state licensure boards, and NBCOT
What are the profession’s core concepts according to the Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards?
altruism, equality, freedom, justice, dignity, truth and prudence
Which core concept believes in treating each client respectfully and as an individual by enable the client to engage in occupations that are meaningful regardless of level of disability?
Dignity
Which core concept believes that an OT should place the needs of others before their own?
Altruism
Which core concept focuses on the use of clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgement, and reflection to make decisions with the occupational therapy practitioner’s area of practice?
Prudence
Which core concept states that in all situations, OTs, OTAs and OTSs must provide accurate information, both in oral and written form?
Truth
Which core concept focuses on the desire to promote fairness in interactions with others?
Equality
Which core concept relates in a fair and impartial manner to individuals with whom they interact and respect and adhere to the applicable laws and standards regarding their area of practice?
Justice
Which core concept believes that the desires of the client must guide OT interventions?
Freedom
What are the seven ethical principles included n the code of ethics and ethic standards?
beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy/confidentiality, social justice, procedural justice, veracity and fidelity
Which principle believes that OT personnel shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm?
Principle 2, nonmaleficence
Which principle states that OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of the recipients of their services?
Principle 1, beneficence
Which principle states that OT personnel shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner?
Principle 4, social justice
Which principle states that OT personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal and international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of OT?
Principle 5, procedural justice
Which principle states that OT personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination?
Principle 3, Autonomy/confidentiality
Which principle states that OT personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate and objective information when representing the profession?
Principle 6, veracity
Which principle states that OT personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity?
Principle 7, fidelity
Which principle is this an example for: Respecting the right of clients to refuse to participate in OT services
Autonomy/ confidentiality
Which principle is this an example of: Treating coworkers, clients and other health care workers respectfully, such as by not divulging personal information to other?
fidelity
Which principle is this an example of: ensuring documentation is accurate and truthful?
veracity
Which principle is this an example of: safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of clients by complying with HIPPA regulations?
autonomy/confidentiality
Which principle is this an example of: assisting at a health fair to promote the health of members in the facility or community?
social justice
Which principle is this an example of: treating clients fairly no matter what their gender, age, ethnicity or marital status?
social justice
Which principle is this an example of: learning about laws and regulations that have an impact on the provision of occupational therapy services?
procedural justice
Which principle is this an example of: following reimbursement guidelines for different payer sources?
procedural justice
Which principle is this an example of: avoiding plagiarism of others’ works?
veracity
Which principle is this an example of: maintaining current knowledge by attending evidence-based educational sessions pertinent to the performance of duties as an OT
beneficence
Which principle is this an example of: transferring clients from a wheelchair to the bed using due care to avoid harm by locking the wheelchair and bed brakes?
nonmaleficence
Which principle is this an example of: using current and updated assessment tools to obtain accurate client data for intervention?
beneficence
Which principle is this an example of: not practicing OT under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
nonmaleficence
T or F: The ethics commission suggests that members lodge a formal complaint through AOTA before working on remediating the ethical issue at their setting/facility.
False; they suggest members try to work on remediating the ethical issue at the setting/facility first before lodging a formal complaint through AOTA
T or F: A complaint to the Ethics Commission can only be filed by someone within AOTA.
False; a complaint to the Ethics Commisssion can be initiated by individuals or groups of people both within and outside of AOTA by submitting the completed complaint form located on the AOTA website under ethics.
If a behavior does not warrant sanctions, the ethics commission will..
send a letter education the person involved about the ethical issue
What are the sanctions that may be imposed by the ethics commission if the behavior is deemed unethical?
reprimand, censure, probation of membership, suspension of AOTA membership for a time period, permanent revocation of AOTA membership
Which sanction is defined as a public, formal notice of disapproval of behavior?
censure
Which sanction is defined as a private letter of reprimand from the ethics commission chairperson?
reprimand
Which sanction is defined as a permanent loss of certification by NBCOT?
revocation
Which sanction is defined as continued certification is subject to fulfillment of specific conditions?
probation
Which sanction is not used for AOTA but is used for NBCOT?
ineligibility for certification
T or F: sanctions are the same in each state
false, sanctions vary from state to state
What are some examples of sanctions by the state?
supervision, continuing educations on specific topics, monetary fines, educational type meetings, review of the practitioner’s records by a peer, suspension of state license, certificate or registrations, and revocation of the ability to practice in that state
What three categories do ethical problems fall into?
ethical temptations, ethical distress, ethical dilemmas
What type of ethical problem occurs when it is difficult to follow through on a course of action that the person knows is right because he or she is tempted to go against it?
Ethical temptation
What type of ethical problem occurs when it is difficult to follow through on what the person knows is the right course of action because of policies of procedures occurring at the organizational or facility level?
ethical distress
What type of ethical problem occurs when it is difficult to identify what the best ethical course of action would be because of conflicts that occur when determining the resolution?
ethical dilemmas
Which ethical problem is this an example of: a client is ready to discharge from therapy, but the therapist needs extra money and wants to continue to treat the client?
ethical temptation
Which ethical problem is this an example of: a client needs treatment in the evening, but the therapist cannot provide the treatment because the facility is closed when the client wants to come?
ethical distress
Which ethical problem is this an example of: the family does not want the client to know that his or her condition is terminal, but the client keeps asking the therapist whether it is?
ethical dilemma
