Safety
A client says they feel dizzy during an activity. What should the CTRS do?
What is Stop the activity immediately and check on the client? (Beneficence)
A CTRS advocates for fair and high-quality care, even when systemic pressures make it difficult to provide equal treatment. What ethical principle is being demonstrated?
What is Justice?
From the Schwartz study, employees reported not complying with ethic codes for different reasons. A CTRS refuses to falsify documentation, even when their coworkers say "everyone does it". What ethical principle does this scenario demonstrate?
What is Veracity?
A client wants to participate in a physically risky activity, but the therapist is concerned about possible injury. What is the ethical principle that is being demonstrated?
What is Nonmaleficence?
A therapist carefully explains the risks and benefits of two different interventions and allows the client to choose which one to pursue. What is the ethical principle that is being demonstrated?
What is Informed Consent?
A client with a history of depression wants to participate in arts and crafts. The recreational therapist removes sharp objects like scissors before the client joins. What ethical principle is being demonstrated?
What is non-maleficence?
A client chooses to stop participating in an activity, and the CTRS respects their decision. What ethical principle does this demonstrate?
What is Autonomy?
A CTRS recognizes they are not skilled in a specific intervention and refers the client to another qualified professional. What ethical principle is being demonstrated?
What is Competence?
A CTRS is working with a client in a home health setting. The client asks the therapist not to document a recent fall because they are afraid it will affect their eligibility for continued services. The CTRS knows that falls must be documented and reported according to agency and legal requirements. The therapist is unsure how to respond while maintaining trust with the client. What ethical principle is being demonstrated?
What is Compliance with Laws and Regulations?
A CTRS ensures that a client’s private health information is not shared while helping them make decisions about their care. What is the ethical principle that is being demonstrated?
What is Confidentiality and Privacy?
In the "Impact of Quality Care" section of the article, the author talks about the risks of rushed or inadequate care. A CTRS avoids cutting corners in care, even under time pressure, to prevent harm to patients. What is the primary ethical principle being demonstrated?
What is Non-malefience?
A CTRS explains all risks and benefits of an activity and ensures the client understands before agreeing to participate. What ethical principle does this demonstrate?
What is Informed Consent?
A recreational therapist avoids forming a personal relationship with a client outside of therapy to maintain professional boundaries. What ethical principle is being demonstrated?
What is Fidelity?
A client insists on making their own decisions, but those decisions could lead to harm, forcing the therapist to choose between two principles. What two ethical principles are being demonstrated?
What is Autonomy vs. Non-maleficence
A CTRS is faced with a time-sensitive situation in a clinical setting. Instead of reacting immediately under pressure (reflexive response), they pause to thoughtfully consider ethical principles, client needs, and professional guidelines before acting (reflective response). What ATRA ethical principle is being demonstrated?
What is competence (professional)?