Ethics

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

• written codes
• come from institution structure
• establish social norms
• without it= no rules, messy, penalties
• not flexible

Question 2

Morals

Answer 2

• family codes
• comes from culture or religion
• guides us
• without it= legal ramifications
• flexible

Question 3

Beneficence

Answer 3

Practitioners demonstrate a concern for well-being and safety of the recipients of their services
Ex. Using a gait held
Ex. Check pt before starting
Ex. Not handling meds
Ex. Report medical needs to nurse (skin tear)
Ex. Report to DCF is abuse signs

Question 4

Non-maleficence

Answer 4

Practitioners shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
Ex. Not using e-stim with pacemaker
Ex. Not dating the patients

Question 5

Autonomy

Answer 5

(Self-determination principle)
Practitioners shall respect the right of the individual to determine his/her care
Ex. Allow patient to refuse therapy
Ex. Keeping confidentiality
Ex. Alert patient of risks
Ex. Make sure message gets across to the patient

Question 6

Justice

Answer 6

Practitioners shall provide services in a fair and equitable distribution of resources
Ex. Not being racist
Ex. Aware of patient’s insurance
Ex. Supervising OTR/L
Ex. Proper credentials
Ex. Report unethical/ illegal occurrences you witness

Question 7

Veracity

Answer 7

Practitioner shall provide timely, comprehensive, objective, and accurate information when presenting the profession. Clearly and accurate identify the role of the OTA and scope of practice
Ex. Introduce selfie with proper credentials
Ex. Citing and avoiding plagiarism
Ex. Reporting specific time

Question 8

Fidelity

Answer 8

Practitioners shall treat client's, colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity 
Ex. No sexual harassment
Ex. No derogatory language
Ex. Collaborate with team
Ex. Withhold confidentiality
Ex. Respect other professionals
Ex. Abide by policies

Question 9

Decision Making Framework

Answer 9

1. Identify the ethical issue
2. Gather facts and relevant information
3. Identify resources
4. Evaluate options
5. Choose best option and act
6. Reflect of process and outcome

“I guess I eat cookies right” -> I.G.I.E.C.R

Question 10

AOTA disciplinary actions

Answer 10

• Reprimand (can practice)
• censure (public)
• suspension (can practice, public)
• revocation (can practice, public)

Question 11

NBCOT disciplinary actions

Answer 11

• ineligible for certification (cannot practice)
• reprimand (can practice)
• censure (public)
• probation (can still practice)
• suspension: (loss of certification, may need to reinstate)
• revocation: (permanent loss of certification)

Question 12

Deontological Reasoning

Answer 12

Moral value of an action is wholly independent from the consequences of an action. Rather than focusing on consequences, deontological methods emphasize duty as the basis of moral value

(Duty before personal choice)