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ethics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Altruism | individuals ability to place the needs of others before their own |
| equality | desire to promote fairness in interactions with others |
| freedom | desires of the client must guide interventions |
| justice | relating in a fair and impartial manner to individuals with whom they interact and respect and adhere to the applicable laws and standards regarding their area of practice |
| dignity | treating each client respectfully and as an indivdiual by enabling the client to engage in occupations that are meaningful, regardless of level of disability |
| truth | in all situations, OT provide accurate information both in oral and written form |
| prudence | use of clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgment, and reflection to make decisions |
| Beneficence | demonstrate a concern for the well being and safety of the recipients of their services |
| Beneficence | maintaining current knowledge by attending evidence based educational sessions pertinent to the performance of duties as an OT |
| Beneficence | using current and updated assessment tools to obtain accurate client data for intervention |
| Nonmaleficence | intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm |
| Nonmaleficence | transferring clients from a wheelchair to the bed using due care to avoid harm by locking the wheelchair and bed brakes |
| Nonmaleficence | not practicing OT under the influence of drugs or alcohol |
| autonomy | respect the right of the individual to self-determination |
| autonomy | respect the right of clients to refuse to participate in services |
| autonomy | safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of clients by complying with HIPAA |
| social justice | provide services in a fair and equitable manner |
| social justice | assisting at a health fair to help promote the health of members in the facility or the community |
| social justice | treating clients fairly no matter what their gender, age, ethnicity, or marital status |
| procedural justice | comply with institutional rules, local, state, federal, and international laws and AOTA documents applicable to the profession |
| procedural justice | learning about laws and regulations that have an impact on the provision of OT services |
| procedural justice | following reimbursement guidelines for different payer sources |
| veracity | provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession |
| veracity | ensuring documentation is accurate and truthful |
| veracity | avoiding plagiarism of others work |
| fidelity | treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity |
| fidelity | treating coworkers respectfully by not divulging personal information to others |