Ethical and legal dilemmas in occupational therapy
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Ethical and legal dilemmas in occupational therapy
F.A. Davis, c1995
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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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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