Everyday Ethics In Occupational Therapy ch 1-3

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

• defined as the study of morality
• what a GROUP, ORGANIZATION, or SOCIETY has agreed on as the way things ought to be

Question 2

Morality

Answer 2

made up of societal guidelines for right and wrong, relational factors, judgments made within specific contexts, a sense of duty, and one’s own personal
values.
 Morality ideals vary among PEOPLE

Question 3

Rule 1:

Answer 3

Enforcement
 The Ethics Commission only has jurisdiction over AOTA members.
- only if AOTA members
- AOTA Ethics Commission CANNOT bar a person from practicing OT; only a state, district, or territory licensure but they can refer

Question 4

Rule 2

Answer 4

Education
 The Ethics Commission Role is to inform the AOTA membership on the Code and its application
 The standards within the Code protect the public, the recipients of OT services, and the
practitioners themselves.

Question 5

AOTA Code of Ethics

Answer 5

 An official document that outlines aspirational core values and ethical principles.
 ALL OT personnel in all areas of OT are expected to abide by the Code including
students of OT.

Question 6

7 Core Values

Answer 6

 These are 7 core values that provide a foundation to guide occupational therapy
personnel in their interactions with OTHERS.
 These should be determined when considering the most ethical course of action

Question 7

Core Values: Altruism

Answer 7

Indicates demonstration of unselfish concern for the welfare of others. OT
personnel reflect this concept in actions and attitudes of commitment, caring,
dedication, responsiveness, and understanding.

Question 8

Core Values: Equality

Answer 8

 Indicates that all persons have fundamental human rights and the right to the same opportunities.
 This is demonstrates through an attitude of fairness and impartiality and treating
ALL persona in a way that is free of bias.
 Personnel should recognize their own biases and respect all personas

Question 9

Core Values: Freedom

Answer 9

 Indicates valuing each person’s right to exercise autonomy and demonstrate
independence, initiative, and self-direction

Question 10

Core Values: Justice

Answer 10

Indicates that OT personnel provide OT services for ALL persons in need of these
services and maintain a goal-directed and objective relationship with recipients of
services.

Question 11

Core Values: Dignity

Answer 11

 Indicates the importance of valuing, promoting, and preserving the inherent worth
and uniqueness of each person.
 Includes: respecting the person’s social and cultural heritage and life experiences
through cultural sensitivity , humility, and agility.

Question 12

Core Values: Truth

Answer 12

 Indicates that OT personnel in all situations should be faithful to facts and reality.
 Also known as veracity

Question 13

Core Values: Prudence

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 Indicates the ability to govern and disciplines oneself through the use of reason.

Question 14

6 Principles

Answer 14

 These guide ethical decision making and inspire OT personnel to act in
accordance with the highest ideals.

Question 15

Principle 1: Beneficence

Answer 15

 “Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and
safety of persons”
 Historically indicates acts of mercy, kindness, and charity
 This is to BENEFIT other persons. To promote good, to prevent harm, and to remove
harm.

Question 16

Principle 2: Nonmaleficence

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 “Occupational therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.
- do no harm
-do care

Question 17

Principle 3: Autonomy

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 “ Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of the person to self-determination, privacy,
confidentiality, and consent”
you must treat despite your beliefs
 Often referred to as, “The Self-Determination Principle”

Question 18

Principle 4: Justice

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 “ Occupational therapy personnel shall promote equity, inclusion, and objectivity in the provision of occupational therapy services.”
 Relates to the fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of persons

Question 19

Principle 5:Veracity

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 “ Occupational therapy personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and
objective information when representing the profession.”
 Based on the virtues of truthfulness, candor, honesty and respect owed to others

Question 20

Principle 6: Fidelity

Answer 20

 “ Occupational therapy personnel shall treat clients colleagues, and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity.”.
 Refers to the duty one has to keep a commitment

Question 21

FIRST response an OT practitioner has about an ethical issue

Answer 21

emotional

Question 22

Moral Distress:

Answer 22

or psychological distress caused by exposure to a moral event, if they are unable to reach an acceptable conclusion to the moral event.

Question 23

Ethical decision-making framework

Answer 23

guide in the analysis of ethical problems that requires an
occupational therapy practitioner to use thoughtful reflection and judgment to determine and ethical
course of action that produces a caring response.

Question 24

Step 1: Understand Principles & Core Values

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Must possess a fundamental understanding and skill in applying the core values
and aspirational ethical principles of the profession, housed in the AOTA Code of
Ethics

Question 25

Step 2: Gather Information

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 (1) A detailed understanding of the situation
 (2) An articulation of the resources
state and federal laws, and codes of conduct
 (3) Who the interested parties and decision makers are in the situation
- Determine what type of ethical problem the situation emplifies

Question 26

Step 3: Identify Possible Courses of Action

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 Identify possible courses of action, consider potential outcomes of each, and
apply an ethical ideal to these actions and outcomes.
 This is the time to involve others
 Determine which action to employ > carry out that action

Question 27

Step 4: Prioritize

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 Identify the highest-priority values and ethical principles for the current ethical problem and determine what the ideal ethical outcome would be
- this helps to decide the
course of action most likely to uphold the prioritized value or principle.

Question 28

Step 5: Implement

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This is where the practitioner selects a course of action and carries it out

Question 29

Step 6: Seek Feedback

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 The MOST important step!
 Seek feedback and REFLECT on the outcome

Question 30

Cultural Humility:

Answer 30

a reflective process of understanding one’s biases and privileges, managing
power imbalances, and maintain a stance that is open to others in relation to aspects of their cultural identity that are most important to them