An occupational therapist just assigned an entry-level OTA a…

An occupational therapist just assigned an entry-level OTA a client who just suffered a spinal cord injury and presents with complex needs. The OTA does not feel comfortable with the client’s complex needs and his own competence for treating this client. The occupational therapist instructs the OTA to treat the client anyway because she does not have any room on her own caseload. Which ethical principle is most likely being breached?

Beth overheard a conversation at the nurses’ station that ma…

Beth overheard a conversation at the nurses’ station that made her think the nurses were not taking proper care of Mrs. G, a client on her caseload. She knew that Mrs. G had no family who ever visited and could be very hard to work with due to an unpleasant demeanor. Which three of the following are the strategies or steps to help Beth analyze the issues and resolve personal and organizational ethical considerations in this case?

After World War II, the field of occupational therapy shifte…

After World War II, the field of occupational therapy shifted focus to placing wounded veterans in job-related occupations as a part of the Rehabilitation Movement. How was this different from the way that occupational therapy practitioners previously treated their clients?