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29 Cards in this Set
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The polis unites three diverse topics
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associations
credentials malpractice which all relates to the privileges we give one another and or the sanction we impose on one another |
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membership is a form of credentialing
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false
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The occupational therapist has a legal duty to
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keep adequate records
see to the maintenance and proper use of equipment Observe the practice of due care in selection of personnel give and seek supervision as it may be needed |
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tort
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harm or a civil wrong
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The four D's
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therapist owes a Duty
therapist was Derelect in that duty Therapists derelection was Direct cause of injury plaintiff suffered Damages becasue of injury |
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morals
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individual beliefs regarding right and wrong relates to ones own principles and values
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ethics
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study of right and wrong and how we make those determinations
how an individual condues themselves in their personal and professional endeavors |
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values
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principles used to define right and wrong
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issues
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debatable resolves through compromise ex. elective abortion, or end of life issues
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dilemmas
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emergent situations faced with two or more positive or negative options ex. accept or challenge a physicians order i teh best inerests of the patient
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problem
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questioing of conduct (straightforward/resolveable)
ex. reimbursement under managed care |
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teleological
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moral quality of conduct is based on its effects or consequences
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utilitarianism
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whats best for the better good
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deontological
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follow the rules/ laws regardless of consequences
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non maleficience
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avoiding harm
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beneficience
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doing good
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autonomy
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self-direction
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confidentiality
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keeping confidence
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veracity
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telling the truth
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justice
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being fair
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fidelity
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loyalty
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Internal factors for increase in malpractice
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broadening scope of practice
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External factors for increase in malpractice
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easier to sue these days
change in HC system |
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actual cause
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due to therapists negligence
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proximate cause
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therapist could not foresee injury to patient
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special damages
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monetary
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general damages
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pain and suffering
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premises liability
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monetary damages in the part of the owners of land for injuries occurred on the land.
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vicarious liability
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employer is financially responsible for the conduct of the employee. The employer is required to label environmental hazards
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