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"Describe some relevant legislation and ethical issues facing occupational therapists in health and social care services".
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"Describe some relevant legislation and ethical issues facing occupational therapists in health and social care services". Throughout their working day, Occupational Therapists must make many decisions concerning the actions they take with their clients. These decisions are based on the therapist drawing on their professional clinical, ethical and legal reasoning skills (Alsop 1996). The practice of Occupational Therapists in the United Kingdom is regulated by many Acts of Parliament. Occupational therapy practice in all possible areas of service must take place within the boundaries of the law and specific legislation to guide work with specific client groups exists such as The Childrens Act 1989, and The Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995. Other Acts influence the working practice of Occupational Therapists; these include The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and The Data Protection Act 1984. It is important for Occupational Therapists to have an accurate and up-to-date knowledge...
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