Ethical and legal dilemmas in occupational therapy
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Ethical and legal dilemmas in occupational therapy
F.A. Davis, c1995
Available at 6 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This text outlines and discusses the many types of ethical and legal dilemmas an occupation therapist is likely to face.
Table of Contents
- Theoretical background. Part 1 The student: family education rights and Privacy Act - parent demands right for student reported cheating
- Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act - a student with emotional problems on fieldwork placement, a student with a physical disability on fieldwork placement
- gates into practice - affiliating student believes she is infected with HIV. Part 2 The clinician: functions of the client record - documentation for reimbursement, insurance dictating treatment, not signing
- modalities and domain of practice - paraffin bath caseload
- Omnibus Budget Reconcilation Act - restraints in the nursing home. Part 3 The manager: rationing of treatment - triage in an elder care facility, too many to handle, the seven-day work week
- patient rights - informed consent, competence and the right to refuse treatment - bipolar disorder and ARC, family imposes treatment on relative
- contracts and referrals to private practice - absence of a written contract.
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