Functional Ethics

Question 1

Functional ethics will be helpful in what areas of our academic and clinical careers?

Answer 1

fieldwork experiences, and the

transition to the role of a practicioner

Question 2

What is document on the AOTA website that has to do with the definitions of ethics?

Answer 2

The Reference Guide to the OT Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards (2011)

Question 3

What are some values of ethics?

Answer 3

honesty, truthfulness, morals and doing the “right” thing

Question 4

What are the seven basic constructs of the attitudes and values of OT ethics?

Answer 4

altruism
equality 
freedom
justice
dignity
truth
prudence

Question 5

How did Mosey describe ethics?

Answer 5

analysis of voluntary human behavior the impacts others

Question 6

What other key developmental points does Mosey address?

Answer 6

“the institutions of society, or physical, mental, moral, or the development of the individual”

Question 7

As an OT professional what are we responsible for knowing in ethical beliefs from cultures?

Answer 7

The knowledge of prevailing societal ethics and their congruence with the professions code of ehics and standards

Question 8

What is non-maleficence ?

Answer 8

the duty to ensure that no harm is done

Question 9

What is beneficence?

Answer 9

Seeking to prevent no harm, removing harm,

as well as promoting good

Question 10

As a healthcare provider in O.T. what is our duty?

Answer 10

we are bound to practice non-maleficence and beneifcence from doing good for others, providing beneficial services, balancing risk benefits while performing assessments and providing interventions

Question 11

What does the term duty mean?

Answer 11

includes the important behaviors of meeting ones responsibilities and performing ones work competently

Question 12

What does the term veracity mean?

Answer 12

truthful or honest

Question 13

What does fidelity mean?

Answer 13

faithful, keeping your word, behaviors with clients, families, and co-workers is consistent with values of loyalty, and trust.

Question 14

What distinguishes a job from a profession?

Answer 14

code of ethics

Question 15

How does mosey describe the code of ethics?

Answer 15

contract between a profession and the society it serves

Question 16

What was the original name for the code of ethics and ethics standards?

Answer 16

pledge and creed for OT. (mosey)

Question 17

What is the AOTA’s code of ethics and ethical standards?

Answer 17

public statement of principles used to promote and maintain high standards of conduct within the profession

Question 18

Whatre the seven principles of the code of ethics?

Answer 18

confidentiality, competence, complying with laws and principles, provision of accurate truthful info., justice, and fair tx of colleagues to other professsionals

Question 19

What does an AOTA member commit to in this constantly changing document?

Answer 19

the enforcement procedures of the document.