In class this week, we have been learning about the AOTA Code of Ethics. This is to be used for guidance and clarity to practitioners. This code is also meant to ensure integrity and accountability on behalf of the therapists that practice and also as a way to educate the public on who we are as occupational therapists and what we stand for.
Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Autonomy, Social Justice &Procedural Justice, Veracity, and Fidelity.
Generally, these principles are simply the golden rule explained in detail and broken down. The bottom line is that we should do unto others as we would have done to us. Our purpose is to serve, empower, encourage, and advocate. We must treat our patients well, protect them, give them freedom and confidence that is their right, treat them fairly, honestly, and be faithful in our integrity to our profession and to those we serve.
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