exam 2 study pt 2

practicing legally and ethically ppt

what are the 6 general steps used to resolve an ethical problem

1. gather all relevant info abt situtation

2. identify the type ethical problem

3. clarify professional duties (and refer to code of ethics)

4. explore alternatives including the desired outcome and consequences of actions

5. decide and complete the action

6. evaluate the process and outcome

what is ethical distress

situations challenge how a practitioner maintains their integrity or the integrity of the profession

what is an ethical dilema

a situation in which two or more ethical principles collide with one another, making it difficulty to determine the best action

what is locus of authority

require decisions about who should be the primary decision-maker

what is a reflective practice

• therapuetic or professional reasoning

• standards of practice

• code of ethics

what are the 6 principles of AOTA code of ethics

1. Beneficence (doing good and equitably)

2. non maleficence (do no harm)

3. autonomy (freedom to decide w informed consent)

4. justice ( be fair)

5. veracity (tell the truth)

6. fidelity (faithfulness in professional relationships)

what are statutes

laws that are enacted by the legislative branch of a government

what is a federal statute, where are they enforced, and what does a violation result in

1. laws passed by congress, pertainign to all 50 states

2. can be enforced through federal court systems

3. violating a federal statute= fines, injunctions, prison etc

state statutes are passed by state legislatures, what areas can the state regulate over

education, insurance(private and public), and licensing

what is interstate professional licensing

allows OT workforce to practice across state lines- 10 states total are a part of the compact

what are the disciplinary sanctions that happen when an ethical violation occurs

• reprimand

• censure

• probatio nof membership

• membership suspention

• revocation of membershi p

• aota commuincated w nbcot

critical race theory

An intersectional practice that allows students and practitioners to further reflect on self in relation to others

cognitive dissonance

:  psychological or emotional discomfort that occurs because of learning new information that is inconsistent with previously held “truths”

proffesional reasoning

: involves understanding the client’s dx, strengths, weaknesses, prognosis, and goals

code of ethics

provides direction to members of a profession for mandatory behavior and protects the right of clients, subjects, their significant others, and the public