Functional Ethics Flashcards
(19 cards)
Functional ethics will be helpful in what areas of our academic and clinical careers?
fieldwork experiences, and the
transition to the role of a practicioner
What is document on the AOTA website that has to do with the definitions of ethics?
The Reference Guide to the OT Code of Ethics and Ethics Standards (2011)
What are some values of ethics?
honesty, truthfulness, morals and doing the “right” thing
What are the seven basic constructs of the attitudes and values of OT ethics?
altruism equality freedom justice dignity truth prudence
How did Mosey describe ethics?
analysis of voluntary human behavior the impacts others
What other key developmental points does Mosey address?
“the institutions of society, or physical, mental, moral, or the development of the individual”
As an OT professional what are we responsible for knowing in ethical beliefs from cultures?
The knowledge of prevailing societal ethics and their congruence with the professions code of ehics and standards
What is non-maleficence ?
the duty to ensure that no harm is done
What is beneficence?
Seeking to prevent no harm, removing harm,
as well as promoting good
As a healthcare provider in O.T. what is our duty?
we are bound to practice non-maleficence and beneifcence from doing good for others, providing beneficial services, balancing risk benefits while performing assessments and providing interventions
What does the term duty mean?
includes the important behaviors of meeting ones responsibilities and performing ones work competently
What does the term veracity mean?
truthful or honest
What does fidelity mean?
faithful, keeping your word, behaviors with clients, families, and co-workers is consistent with values of loyalty, and trust.
What distinguishes a job from a profession?
code of ethics
How does mosey describe the code of ethics?
contract between a profession and the society it serves
What was the original name for the code of ethics and ethics standards?
pledge and creed for OT. (mosey)
What is the AOTA’s code of ethics and ethical standards?
public statement of principles used to promote and maintain high standards of conduct within the profession
Whatre the seven principles of the code of ethics?
confidentiality, competence, complying with laws and principles, provision of accurate truthful info., justice, and fair tx of colleagues to other professsionals
What does an AOTA member commit to in this constantly changing document?
the enforcement procedures of the document.
