The (In)Dependent Client
by Julia Kulpa
1. 3: Talk to Stella & Her Husband
1.1. Regains skills, Maintains time with husband
1.2. Disregards Stella's wishes
2. Steakholders
2.1. Anna
2.1.1. OT Practitioner
2.2. Stella
2.2.1. Client
2.3. Stella's Husband
3. 1: Change Nothing
3.1. Stella will regain skills
3.2. Stella will feel distant from husband, Culture is ignored
4. 2: Allow Stella to Remain Dependent
4.1. Stella maintains intimacy, Culture is respected
4.2. Stella will not regain skills
5. 4: Contact the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
5.1. Anna can learn about protocols involving cultural beliefs from an international organization.
5.2. Long response time
6. Talk to Stella & Her Husband
6.1. Ethical Principles
6.1.1. Autonomy- Respect rights of the client (AOTA, 2015)
6.1.1.1. 3A. Respect and honor client's wishes (AOTA, 2015)
6.1.2. Beneficence- Demonstrate concern for well-being and safety of client (AOTA, 2015)
6.1.2.1. 1E. Provide a specific plan appropriate to the client's needs (AOTA, 2015)
6.2. Core Values
6.2.1. Altruism- Concern for the welfare of others (AOTA, 2015)
6.2.2. Justice- Inclusive of diverse communities (AOTA, 2015)