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"Fill in the documentation" case 3 (Ethical issues (non…
"Fill in the documentation" case 3
Ethical issues
non-maleficence- could lead to harming pt
Autonomy- pt did not consent to treatment
Justice- does not follow AOTA policies
Veracity- "filling in" made up information is not truthful
possible actions
Don't fill in a fake eval
(+) = don't break AOTA policies and get the opportunity to get an OTR/L behind your name
(+) = don't harm the client
(-) = CI is mad at you
make up fake eval
(+) = CI is happy that you helped
(-) = potentially harm client
(-) = insurance/medicare fraud, get audited
(-) = get kicked out of OT school
Professional responsibility/ liability issues
Follow AOTA standards
maintain license by abiding to AOTA ethics
Screen, eval, and re-eval - become aware of pt deficits and abilities for safe service. Screen and eval before treatments
intervention- choosing appropriate tx based on evals. documenting appropriately and timely.
Outcomes- show realistic outcomes and improvements
Liable to lose license if you don't follow standards and ethics
Decison
Do not fill in documentation
Continue career as OT
Follow ethics and laws
Don't harm patient
KELLI NEILL