Ethics in Occupational Therapy

Ethics Definition

Ethics

Ethics: Webster's Definition

Where do Ethics come from?

Bioethics

Why such an issue for healthcare providers?

Ethical Dilemmas - 3 Perspectives

Personal

Societal

Organizational

Subgroups

Most Professions Have a Code of Ethics

A Code of Ethics

6 Principles in Ethics:
#1 Beneficence

#1 Beneficence
Related Standards of Conduct

#1 Beneficence
Related Standards of Conduct
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6 Principles in Ethics:
#2 Nonmaleficence

#2 Nonmaleficence
Related Standards of Conduct

6 Principles in Ethics:
#3 Autonomy

#3 Autonomy
Related Standards of Conduct

6 Principles in Ethics:
#4 Justice (law)

#4 Justice
Relates Standards of Conduct

6 Principles in Ethics:
#5 Veracity - "Truth-telling"

#5 Veracity
Related Standards of Conduct

#5 Veracity
Related Standards of Conduct
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#5 Veracity
Related Standards of Conduct

6 Principles in Ethics:
#6 Fidelity

#6 Fidelity
Related Standards of Conduct

#6 Fidelity
Related Standards of Conduct
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Ethical Dilemma or Conflict

Ethical Dilemma or Conflict

How to make an ethical decision!

How to make an ethical decision!
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How to make an ethical decision!
In Summary

Professional Organizations

Potential Actions of Discipline

Legal Issue

Civil Law

Torts Negligence

Two types of Torts

Two Types of Torts

Examples of Unintentional Torts

4 Elements of Malpractice

Patient Safety