Disclaimer: Law, rules and regulations, not Guidelines, specify the requirements for practice and violating them constitutes professional misconduct. Not adhering to this Guideline may be interpreted as professional misconduct only if the conduct also violates pertinent law, rules and regulations.
When providing consultation services, occupational therapy professionals should:
- Honestly represent themselves
- Recognize and disclose areas of expertise and stay informed and up-to-date on the latest news and developments in their expertise area and other areas, as appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the consulting process
- Recognize and disclose existing or potential conflict of interest prior to and/or during the consultation
- Disclose the differences between fact and personal perspectives when providing consultation
- Submit reports and recommendations in the agreed upon time frame
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
- Be sure that, if a fee is charged, it is commensurate with the services provided