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Ethics in Occupational Therapy
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- 1Ethics Definition- Set of moral principles or values that guide the conduct of an individual or group
- Helps determine right vs. wrong
- How we conduct ourselves in our personal and professional endeavors - 2Ethics- OT Personnel (including students) must abide by AOTA Code of Ethics
- 3Ethics: Webster's DefinitionThe study of standards of conduct and moral judgment.
- 4Where do Ethics come from?- Grounded in morals, values, culture, religion
- Shaping begins in childhood within family, socialization, culture, and religion
- Social norms, authority figures in our lives - 5Bioethics- The reflective examination of healthcare issues that pose conflicting decision
- The application of ethics to medicine, nursing, and healthcare - 6Why such an issue for healthcare providers?- May treat in life threatening situations; people can't speak/advocate for themselves
- You're privy to confidential patient info
- Bad decisions can be life threatening
- Mistakes can be life threatening - 7Ethical Dilemmas - 3 Perspectives1. Personal - respect patient's right to refuse treatment or recommended procedure
2. Organizational - pressure by mngmt. to meet billing quotas
3. Societal - isolation of pt w/TB or Polio from their community/family
**more recently people exposed to Ebola pt. - 8PersonalMorality: values, beliefs, rules, duties you see as relevant
EX: your religion doesn't embrace concept of blood transfusion, abortion, or assisted suicide - 9SocietalMorality: Often a reflection of culture or society from which someone comes
EX: physician assisted suicide a major discussion point in US but accepted in some European countries - 10OrganizationalA healthcare worker is employed at a hospital that is affiliated w/religious organization that doesn't believe in "end of life" discussions
- 11SubgroupsWe are all members of subgroups within our society.
All have unspoken moral values.
- A subgroup you will join - profession of occupational therapy - 12Most Professions Have a Code of Ethics- Provides framework of ethical actions we should follow/embrace
- Guides ethical reasoning when making decisions re: an issue
- Provides structure for ethical behavior - 13A Code of Ethics- Provides core values to guide OT practitioners
- Provides enforceable "principles & standards of conduct"
- States to public - These are behaviors you can expect from OT practitioner - 146 Principles in Ethics: #1 BeneficenceBeneficence: "Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of the recipients of their services"
- 15#1 Beneficence Related Standards of Conduct1. provide appropriate evaluation & treatment to address needs of patient
2. Use EBR (evidence based research)
3. Provide services for which you are competent (Service Competency)
4. Discontinue therapy when indicated - 16#1 Beneficence Related Standards of Conduct continued...5. Provide appropriate intervention
6. Ensure duties delegated to person w/appropriate credentials
7. Provide services within scope of practice
8. Refer to others when appropriate - 176 Principles in Ethics: #2 NonmaleficenceOccupational therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm.
Avoid doing hard under all circumstances.
Often examined under context of due care. - 18#2 Nonmaleficence Related Standards of Conduct1. Avoid inflicting harm
2. Address impaired practitioners (under the influence)
3. Maintain clear professional boundaries
4. Avoid exploiting any relationship
5. Avoid bartering for services - 196 Principles in Ethics: #3 AutonomyOccupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of the individual to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and consent.
- 20#3 Autonomy Related Standards of Conduct1. Ability of pt to make independent decisions
2. Allowing pt to self determine best course of treatment
3. Obtain consent from pt
4 Respect pt right to refuse
5. Ensure pt confidentiality - 216 Principles in Ethics: #4 Justice (law)Promote fairness and objectivity in the provision of occupational therapy services.
- 22#4 Justice Relates Standards of Conduct1. Interact in respectful & impartial way towards all people
2. Maintain awareness of laws & policies that govern delivery of services
3. Bill & collect fees legally
4. Provide & secure appropriate supervision
5. Do not accept gifts - 236 Principles in Ethics: #5 Veracity - "Truth-telling"Provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession.
- 24#5 Veracity Related Standards of Conduct1. Truthfulness, honesty
2. Respect towards others
3. Truthful communication at all times
4. Provide client w/accurate information
5. Represent yourself accurately (e.g. credentials, qualifications, education, experience) - 25#5 Veracity Related Standards of Conduct continued...6. Disclose any info that may pose a conflict of interest in your employment or treating of patients
7. Refrain from fraudulent, deceptive, false statements - 26#5 Veracity Related Standards of Conduct8. Report accurately/timely manner all info related to professional activities
9. Personnel shall provide accurate (truthful) info re: services
10. Don't falsify any documentation re: patient services - 276 Principles in Ethics: #6 FidelityPersonnel shall treat colleagues and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity.
- 28#6 Fidelity Related Standards of Conduct1. Faithfulness
2. Keeping promises
3. Accurately reflect work done by others (citations)
4. Report violations of the standards of practice and/or code of ethics
5. Respect private info about colleagues - 29#6 Fidelity Related Standards of Conduct continued...6. Avoid conflict of interest
7. Self identify when personal, cultural, or religious values preclude or may negatively affect the provision of services - 30Ethical Dilemma or Conflict- When a choice must be made between equally compelling or appealing actions
- There is no clear cut solution to the issue - 31Ethical Dilemma or Conflict- A conflict between two or more compelling solutions or choices
- Sometimes a blatant right from wrong
- Usu. much more subtle as to correct action to take - 32How to make an ethical decision!- Who is involved? Key people?
- What are the facts? Objective/Relevant facts.
- Consider: is it an ethical dilemma or misunderstanding?
- State the dilemma in clear terms. - 33How to make an ethical decision! continued...- Do you have all the information gathered?
- What resources can help with decision?
- Can you connect w/AOTA code of ethics?
- Can you connect with Maryland practice act?
- What is a reasonable outcome? - 34How to make an ethical decision! In Summary- Some ethical dilemmas easy to resolve/straight forward
- Others require research, speaking w/others, thoughtful analysis.
- Each situation, person, health care facility brings a different set of issues to consider. - 35Professional Organizations1. Maryland State License Board
2. National Certification Board for OT
3. American Occupational Therapy Assoc. - 36Potential Actions of Discipline1. Reprimand: letter to licensee; not public
2. Censure: Public letter to licensee
3. Probation: length depend on violation; may be asked to do something specific
4. Suspension: for a period of time
5. Revocation/Expulsion: permanent loss of license - 37Legal IssueUS Legal System - 2 Parts
1. Criminal law
2. Civil law - 38Civil LawLaws that protect rights of individual persons and encourage fair treatment among people.
- 39Torts NegligenceArises from a breach of duty of care owed by one person to another from the perspective of a reasonable person.
- 40Two types of Torts1. Intentional Torts: willful act that violates another's rights (e.g. assault, battery, defamation of character)
- 41Two Types of Torts2. Unintentional torts - not a willful act (negligence). Malpractice is an unintentional tort.
- 42Examples of Unintentional Torts1. Negligence - conduct/care that falls below the "standard of care"; of greatest concern for anesthesiologists.
2. Malpractice - refers to professional misconduct or the consequence of unreasonable lack of skill. - 434 Elements of Malpractice1. Legal duty OT/OTA owes patient
2. Breach of duty by OT practitioner
3. Reasonable close causal connection between breach of duty & damages
4. Actual damages to the person owed the duty - 44Patient SafetyPrimary factor on a daily basis in every decision made and technique performed!
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