What does modern occupational therapy practice in the Philippines demand of professionals in terms of ethical behavior? In a new book chapter by Routledge, Occupational Therapy academic staff Assoc. Prof. Kim Gerald G. Medallon, PhD, OTRP and co-author Caroline Fischl look into the Philippine Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and the theoretical foundations and key ethical principles that guide prevailing expectations.
The chapter elucidates the obligations of professionals to clients, as well as to the profession, education, research, and society. With reflection questions and case studies, the chapter “offers a valuable guide for OT professionals to effectively navigate and resolve ethical dilemmas in Philippine contexts.”
The book chapter is part of the new book “Occupational Therapy in the Philippines: Theory, Practice, and Stories” by Routledge. It was edited by Michael Sy, Roi Charles Pineda, and Caroline Fischl.
Medallon has published studies on “Inclusive classrooms: Making it work for peers of children with disability” (with Asst. Prof. Karen S. Sagun and Asst. Prof. Allan James Tan) and “Attitude development from the perspectives of occupational therapy interns and clinical educators.” Formerly the Internship Supervisor for the BS Occupational Therapy program of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, he is the Assistant to the Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Educational Delivery.
