Values
What involves unselfish concern for the care of others?
Alturism
What expresses the concept that OTs have a duty to treat the client according to THEIR desires?
Autonomy
What does professional integrity, responsibility, and accountability entail?
Being aware and complying with AOTA policies, laws and regulations of the state, and employer policies and procedures
What is the purpose of core values?
They provide a foundation to guide OTs ethical interactions with others
An OT agrees to and arranges teletherapy sessions for a client because they prefers to stay in their home. (value)
Freedom
What is dignity?
What is justice?
Promoting equity, inclusion, and objectivity OT services
Describe therapeutic relationships.
Relationships promoting well-being in all persons, groups, organizations, and society regardless of specific personal factors
Why do we use principles?
To inspire OTs to act in accordance with highest ethical ideals
In a skilled nursing home facility, and OT knocks on the resident's door before entering. (value)
Dignity
What value indicates a faith to facts and reality from OT personnel?
Truth
What is fidelity?
Treating clients with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity
What is OT personnel maintaining their licenses and other certifications to demonstrate their commitment to the advancement of the field?
Professional competence, education, supervision, and training
No-- each principle must be carefully balanced with other principles, professional values, cultural beliefs, and organizational policies
The OT revises treatment goals when they see fit and is respectful to the client's time. (principle)
Beneficence
What is prudence?
What principle involves providing accurate and objective information when representing the profession or clients?
Veracity
What is communication in terms of a standard of conduct?
Through written, verbal, electronic, or virtual communication, OTs must uphold the highest standards of confidentiality
AOTA members are committed to promoting what for all individuals?
Inclusion, participation, safety, and well-being
An OT working in a pro-bono clinic where recipients are not able to pay the cost of therapy. (principle)
Justice
Distinguish between equality, freedom, and justice.
Equality: indicates all persons have a right to the same opportunities
Freedom: values each person's right to exercise autonomy and demonstrate self-direction
Justice: indicates each person's equal right to receive therapy services
What is the difference between beneficence and nonmaleficence?
Beneficence: all forms of action intended to benefit others, characterized by acts of mercy or kindness
Nonmaleficence: refraining from actions that cause harm or wrongdoing, characterized by taking action to incur benefit
Describe an aspect of documentation, reimbursement, and financial matters.
What type of groups are considered recipients of servies?
Persons, groups, families, organizations, communities, or populations
An OT overhears a coworker discussing a client with someone not on their care plan. The OT reminds the coworker they must respect the client's privacy and not discuss that content with others. (principle)
Fidelity