OT code of Ethics

Question 1

Beneficience

example

Answer 1

Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being
and safety of the recipients of their services.
-Kindness, charity, helping others
-Providing appropriate evaluations and treatment to patients.

Question 2

Normalfience

example

Answer 2

Occupational therapy personel shall intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm
-Avoids inflicting harm to others when in treatment

Question 3

Autonomy and confidentiality

example

Answer 3

Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination

• patient is treated according to their desires and within their bounds of acceptable care. Also, the OT keeps the patients information confidential.
• The OT will respect the patients views and wishes for treatment

Question 4

Social justice

Answer 4

Occupational therapy personnel shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner
-maintain high standards of treatment and comply with the laws and Association policies guiding the profession of OT

Question 5

Procedural justice

Answer 5

Occupational therapy personnel should comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal and international laws and AOTA documents applicable to profession
-The OT will complete continuing education and remain current with emerging knowledge

Question 6

Veracity

Answer 6

Occupational therapy personnel shall provide comprehensive accurate and objective information when representing the profession
-It is also based on being truthful and honest in order to strengthen professional relationships.

Question 7

Fidelity

Answer 7

Occupational therapy personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion and integrity

-The OT will not use their position within an organization to attempt to control or maintain power over colleagues