Ethical Dilemma: An OT named Anna was serving in a foreign country that valued patriarchal roles ...

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Ethical Dilemma: An OT named Anna was serving in a foreign country that valued patriarchal roles in society and she visited Stella, who became dependent on her husband for care after a stroke. Anna wanted to help Stella gain independence, even after Stella expressed otherwise and Stella's husband was completely left out of the decision-making process. by Mind Map: Ethical Dilemma: An OT named Anna was serving in a foreign country that valued patriarchal roles in society and she visited Stella, who became dependent on her husband for care after a stroke. Anna wanted to help Stella gain independence, even after Stella expressed otherwise and Stella's husband was completely left out of the decision-making process.

1. Stakeholders:

1.1. Stella

1.2. Stella's husband

1.3. Other men supporting her husband while not at work

1.4. Anna

1.5. Anna's place of work

2. Additional Knowledge:

2.1. OT's role after stroke:

2.1.1. Retraining motor, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, and visual skills

2.1.2. Preventing other complications

2.1.2.1. Ex/ home evaluation

2.1.3. Give education and support

3. Courses of Action:

3.1. First course: Stella can learn to gain independence.

3.1.1. Pros: Stella can increase her sense of autonomy and well-being

3.1.2. Cons: Stella loses intimacy with her husband; he will have to go back to work; may not want services anymore.

3.2. Second course: Stella can remain dependent; Anna can research culture

3.2.1. Pros: Maintenence of relationship between Stella and her husband; continue to receive help

3.2.2. Cons: Anna may feel slight discomfort

3.3. Chosen course: Second course of action

3.3.1. Reasoning: least amount of harm, respecting autonomy and culture of Stella

3.3.2. Code of Ethics: the major infraction was of Autonomy, but also Fidelity in the disregard of differing culture.

4. Code of Ethics:

4.1. Core Values:

4.1.1. Dignity

4.1.2. Freedom

4.2. Ethical Principles:

4.2.1. Autonomy

4.2.2. Fidelity

4.3. Standards of Conduct

4.3.1. 2A: Respect and honor wishes of client

4.3.2. 2F: Collaborative relationship with clients and stakeholders.

4.3.3. 2M: Do not engage in actions or inactions that jeopardize the safety or well-being of others.

4.3.4. 7C: Cultural humility, sensitivity, and agility within professional practice that promotes inclusivity.

5. References