OT and Code of Ethics

Question 1

AOTA value that demonstrates unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Answer 1

Altruism

Question 2

AOTA value wherein all persons have fundamental human rights and the right to the same opportunities

Answer 2

Equality

Question 3

AOTA value that values each person’s right to exercise autonomy and demonstrate independence, initiative, and self-direction

Answer 3

Freedom

Question 4

AOTA value that ensures OT personnel provide OT services for all persons in need of these services and maintain a goal-directed and objective relationship with recipients of service

Answer 4

Justice

Question 5

AOTA value shows the importance of valuing, promoting, and preserving the inherent worth and uniqueness of each person

Answer 5

Dignity

Question 6

AOTA value that ensures OT personnel in all situations should be faithful to facts and reality

Answer 6

Truth

Question 7

AOTA value that ensures one’s ability to govern and discipline oneself through use of reason

Answer 7

Prudence

Question 8

AOTA
“Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of persons”

Example: Give your appropriate, client-centered intervention and evaluation plan for your client

PAOT
“OT personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being of the recipients of their services.”

Answer 8

Beneficence

Question 9

How is Beneficence performed?

Answer 9

1. Provide equal services
2. Maintain professional and ethical relationships
3. Take precautions to avoid clients’ harm
4. Intervention and evaluation plans are appropriate and client-centered.
5. Ensures service fees are fair and commensurate with service.

Question 10

AOTA
“Occupational therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.”

Example: OT doesn’t inflict harm or injury on client, or others

Answer 10

Nonmaleficence

Question 11

AOTA
“Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the person’s rights to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and consent.”

Example: Respect and honor what clients want or say

PAOT
“OT personnel shall respect the rights of the recipients of their services.”

Answer 11

AOTA: Autonomy

PAOT: Autonomy, Privacy, Confidentiality

Question 12

How is Autonomy, Privacy, Confidentiality performed?

Answer 12

1. Collaborate with clients in determining goals, interventions plans.
2. Fully inform clients of nature, risks, outcomes of intervention.
3. Obtain informed consent, ensure they have been fully-advised.
4. Respect clients’ rights to refusal of services or involvement in research.
5. Respect confidential nature of information.

Question 13

AOTA
“Occupational therapy personnel shall promote equity, inclusion, and objectivity in the provision of occupational therapy services.”

Example: Report potential or known unethical practices and actions to the appropriate authorities

PAOT
“OT personnel shall comply with laws and Academy policies guiding the profession of OT.”

Answer 13

Justice

Question 14

How is Justice performed?

Answer 14

1. Understanding and abiding by academy policies, national laws, and institutional rules.
2. Inform employers, employees, and colleagues about those laws.
3. Adhere to Code of Ethics.
4. Record and report information related to professional activities.

Question 15

AOTA
“Occupational therapy personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession.”

Example: Do not plagiarize, give honest credit

PAOT
“OT personnel shall provide accurate information about OT services.”

Answer 15

Veracity

Question 16

How is Veracity performed?

Answer 16

1. Accurately represent qualifications, education, experience, training, and competence.
2. Disclose any affiliation that may pose a conflict of interest.
3. Refrain using fraudulent, deceptive, or unfair statements or claims.

Question 17

AOTA
“Occupational therapy personnel shall treat clients (persons, groups, or populations), colleagues, and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity.”

Example: Engage in collaborative actions and communication as a member of a team

PAOT
OT personnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with fairness, discretion,
and integrity.

Answer 17

Fidelity

Question 18

How is Fidelity performed?

Answer 18

1. Safeguard confidential information about colleagues and staff.
2. Accurately represent qualifications, views, and contributions of colleagues.
3. Report any breaches to the Code of Ethics to authority.

Question 19

PAOT
“OT personnel shall achieve and continually maintain high standards of competence.”

Answer 19

Duties

Question 20

How is Duties performed?

Answer 20

1. Hold appropriate credentials.
2. Use procedures that conform to Standards of Practice.
3. Maintain competence by participating in professional development and education.
4. Perform duties.
5. Assure duties align with credentials.
6. Provide appropriate supervision.
7. Refer clients to other services or consult other professionals when additional knowledge and expertise are acquired.