Reference Guide to the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, 2006 Edition - Softcover

Edited By Deborah Yarett Slater, MS, OT/L, FAOTA

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1569002207 ISBN 13: 9781569002209

Publisher: AOTA Press, 2006

Synopsis

With the choice to become an occupational therapy professional comes an obligation to respect and demonstrate the ethics of the profession. Ethics define the character and virtues that one must uphold as one goes about daily activities interacting with clients, families, other professionals, administrators, policymakers, payers, and colleagues. Ethical problems can arise in all of the many professional occupational therapy roles. Students and faculty need to uphold academic integrity, researchers need to protect study participants and be truthful in reporting the evidence of their work, and practitioners need to ensure that clients receive competent intervention and that their ability to make informed decisions is supported. Being a professional means being an ethically responsible citizen; this book is designed to assist in the exploration and analysis of ethical dilemmas and to encourage occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to take action to address the challenges faced in their professional roles. It also provides guidance to face the complex ethical issues one must understand as one works with organizations and agencies. Featuring the entire book on CD-ROM, as well as a bookmark of the ethical principles and code of ethics.

About this title

About the Author

Deborah Yarett Slater, MS, OT/L, FAOTA, is practice associate and staff liaison to the Ethics Commission at the American Occupational Therapy Association. She has over 30 years of experience in administration and management in diverse clinical settings and organizations, as well as has written several articles and given numerous presentations on ethical issues and their application to clinical practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: AOTA Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1569002207
• ISBN 13: 9781569002209
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 157