OT Code of Ethics HCSys

Beneficence

Occupational therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of persons by promoting good, preventing harm, and removing harm.

Nonmaleficence

Occupational therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm, injury, or wrongdoing to recipients of service.

Autonomy

The duty of occupational therapy personnel to treat the client according to their desires while respecting their right to make choices regarding their care.

Justice

The principle that occupational therapy personnel shall promote equity, inclusion, and objectivity in the provision of occupational therapy services.

Veracity

Occupational therapy personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information, ensuring understanding and fostering truthfulness.

Fidelity

The duty to treat clients and colleagues with respect and integrity, fulfilling commitments made in professional relationships.

Ethical Principles

Guidelines that inspire occupational therapy personnel to make ethical decisions and balance competing values.

Due Care

A concept examined in the context of nonmaleficence, requiring that the benefits of care outweigh the risks involved.