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Title Ethical and legal dilemmas in occupational therapy / [edited by] Diana M. Bailey, Sharan L. Schwartzberg
Edition Second edition
Published Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis, [2003]
©2003

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Description xv, 224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents Ch. 1. Theoretical background -- Sect. 1. The student -- Ch. 2. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act -- Ch. 3. Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act -- Ch. 4. Gates into practice -- Sect. 2. The clinician -- Ch. 5. Functions of the client record -- Ch. 6. Modalities and domain of practice -- Ch. 7. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act -- Ch. 8. Confidentiality in groups : ethical dilemmas and possible resolutions -- Sect. 3. The manager -- Ch. 9. Rationing of treatment -- Ch. 10. Patient rights : informed consent, competence, and the right to refuse treatment -- Ch. 11. Informed consent in research -- Ch. 12. Contracts and referrals to private practice -- Ch. 13. The whistleblower
Summary "The text covers situations likely to confront students, clinicians, and managers, leaving them better prepared when there is no easy way out. Each of the chapters introduces case study scenarios that describe ethical dilemmas faced by occupational therapists, followed by recognized experts' commentary on those issues."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Occupational therapy -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Occupational therapy -- Law and legislation -- United States.
Occupational therapists -- Professional ethics.
Occupational therapy -- Decision making.
Ethics, Professional.
Ethics.
Occupational Therapy.
Genre/Form Legislation.
Author Bailey, Diana M., 1942-
Schwartzberg, Sharan L.
LC no. 2003043575
ISBN 0803611013 paperback : alk. paper