A patient is readmitted to the acute-care hospital from a
During a family conference all members of the team are asked by the client’s family to not disclose the nature of the terminal illness to the client. During a treatment session the client directly asks the OTA about her illness. According to the AOTA code of ethics, which is the most ethical course of action to consider? A. Veracity: do not lie to the patient and tell them the truth, as they are alert and conscious. B. Autonomy: inform the patient as they have the right to know about the illness and make decisions. C. Beneficence: not inform the patient as the family is considering what is in the best interest of the patient. D. Procedural justice: the team decided not to inform the patient and the OTA must abide by the rules of the institution.
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