Ethics

Question 1

Altruism

Answer 1

Ability to place the needs of others before their own.

Question 2

Equality

Answer 2

The desire to promote fairness in interactions w/others

Question 3

Freedom

Answer 3

The desires of the client must guide OT interventions

Question 4

Justice

Answer 4

In a fair and impartial manner to individuals w/whom they interact and respect and adhere to the laws/standards of practice

Question 5

Dignity

Answer 5

Treating clients respectfully as a person and allowing the client to engage in meaningful occupations regardless of disability

Question 6

Truth

Answer 6

Accurate information

Question 7

Prudence

Answer 7

Use of clinical and ethical reasoning skills, sound judgement and reflection to make decisions

Question 8

Beneficence

Answer 8

OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for well-being and safety of pts

• Maintain current knowledge by attending EB sessions
• Use current/updated assessment tools to get accurate data

Question 9

Nonmaleficence

Answer 9

OT personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.

• Locking wheelchair breaks
• Not practicing under influence of drugs/alcohol

Question 10

-Autonomy/Confidentiality

Answer 10

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

• Refuse OT services
• Safeguarding privacy/confidentiality of pts w/HIPPA

Question 11

Social Justice

Answer 11

OT personnel shall provide services in a fair/equitable manner

• Assisting at a health fair
• Treating clients fairly

Question 12

Procedural Justice

Answer 12

OT personnel shall comply w/institutional rules, local, state, federal and international laws

• Learning about laws and regulations that impact OT services.
• Following reimbursement guidelines for different payer sources

Question 13

Veracity

Answer 13

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

• Documentation is accurate/truthful
• Avoiding plagiarism

Question 14

Fidelity

Answer 14

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

-Treating everyone w/respect and not divulging personal info to others