Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards
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An OTR working in a school setting is asked by a teacher to share a student's IEP-related OT notes. The OTR should:
Answer: Follow FERPA guidelines and share only with staff who have a legitimate educational interest
School-based OT records are governed by FERPA, which permits sharing with school staff who have a legitimate educational interest in the student.
An OTR who posts a client's photo showing progress on social media, even without using the client's name, most likely violates:
Answer: HIPAA and the principle of confidentiality
Posting any identifiable client information, including progress photos, without explicit written authorization violates HIPAA and confidentiality obligations.
Which of the following situations represents a dual relationship that could compromise objectivity?
Answer: Providing OT services to a close personal friend
Treating a close personal friend creates a dual relationship that may impair professional judgment and compromise the therapeutic relationship.
When an OTR identifies a conflict between an employer's policy and a client's best interest, the OTR's primary obligation is to:
Answer: The client's well-being, while working within legal and ethical frameworks
The AOTA Code of Ethics places the client's welfare as the primary obligation of OT practitioners.
An OTR practicing in a new specialty area should:
Answer: Obtain appropriate training, supervision, and/or certification before practicing competently
Competence requires adequate preparation before practicing in a new area, including training, mentorship, and any required credentials.
An OTR's documentation must meet which of the following standards?
Answer: Be accurate, timely, and reflect the actual services provided
Ethical and legal documentation standards require accuracy, timeliness, and truthful representation of services rendered.
A practitioner who continues to treat a client beyond what is medically necessary primarily in order to generate income is violating which principle?
Answer: Nonmaleficence
Providing unnecessary treatment exposes clients to unnecessary risk and financial burden, violating the principle of nonmaleficence (do no harm).