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  #1 caydel29 on 03 Aug 15

   

  This study by the Journal of Medical Ethics describes ethical dilemmas that are experienced by Occupational Therapists. Some of the mentioned ethical dilemmas that we may face include early/risky discharge of patients, limited resources, poor standards of care, refusal for therapy, and conflict between the therapists best judgments and the patient's wishes. Therapists in this study reported that the majority of ethical dilemmas were encountered in a community setting followed by acute hospitals. This study unveiled that dilemmas are often day to day dilemmas concerning ethics versus more dramatic ethics. For example, occupational therapists would experience dangerous patient behavior, unprofessional staff, and lack of respect for vulnerable patients. I think this goes to show that more research is needed with ethics in healthcare concerning morals for patient care and professionalism

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This study by the Journal of Medical Ethics describes ethical dilemmas that are experienced by Occupational Therapists. Some of the mentioned ethical dilemmas that we may face include early/risky discharge of patients, limited resources, poor standards of care, refusal for therapy, and conflict between the therapists best judgments and the patient's wishes. Therapists in this study reported that the majority of ethical dilemmas were encountered in a community setting followed by acute hospitals. This study unveiled that dilemmas are often day to day dilemmas concerning ethics versus more dramatic ethics. For example, occupational therapists would experience dangerous patient behavior, unprofessional staff, and lack of respect for vulnerable patients. I think this goes to show that more research is needed with ethics in healthcare concerning morals for patient care and professionalism</div>

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