QUIZ: Microcredentials: Ethics & Social Responsibility

A pediatric outpatient OT notices that children from rural counties consistently attend fewer sessions and show slower progress. Families report transportation barriers and limited internet access for telehealth. The clinic policy requires discharge after three consecutive no-shows. What is the MOST ethically appropriate initial response?

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The practitioner notices that a client’s insurance repeatedly denies coverage for necessary OT services due to “not medically necessary” criteria, despite clear functional limitations documented in evaluation. According to ethical obligations in OT practice, the therapist should FIRST:

Match the type of occupational injustice with the MOST likely clinical or lived experience example.

True or False: An outpatient OT is working with adults recovering from neurological injury. Several clients from low-income households report difficulty consistently engaging in therapy because they cannot afford prescribed medications, have unstable insurance coverage, and must prioritize paying for rent and food over healthcare costs. Some clients miss sessions when they cannot manage symptoms due to lack of medication.

True or False: The OT should continue treatment without adjusting goals or intervention approach because socioeconomic factors do not change clinical responsibility.

True or False: Ethical OT practice includes recognizing how economic instability can indirectly limit engagement in occupational therapy services.