OT Principles

Question 1

OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well being and safety of the recipients of the services

Answer 1

Principle 1 (beneficence)

Question 2

OT personnel shall intentionally refrain from a actions that cause harm

Answer 2

(nonmaleficience) Principle 2

Question 3

OT personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination

Answer 3

Principle 3 (autonomy)

Question 4

OT personnel shall provide services in a fair and equitable manner

Answer 4

Principle 4 (distributive justice)

Question 5

OT personnel shall comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal, and international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession of OT

Answer 5

. Principle 5 (Procedural justice)

Question 6

OT personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession

Answer 6

(veracity) Principal 6

Question 7

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

Answer 7

(fidelity) Principle 7