Ethics

In class we were given the definition of ethics as, “the study of how judgments are made in terms of right and wrong, the philosophy of human conduct.” Although that seems to be a very direct definition, it still leaves plenty of room for grey area in the clinical setting. As future a practitioner, it is my responsibility to determine what is right and what is ethically wrong in any given situation I come across. Luckily, AOTA has provided a Code of Ethics for practitioners as a guide for OTs. This guide helps provide consistency within the profession along with putting the accountability in the public light to educate the general public on what they should expect from occupational therapist. Having a Code of Ethics within the profession promotes the integrity of the profession as a whole. It also provides protection for practitioners and consumers across the general practice settings.