Rights,Ethics and the Spirit of Occupation

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Barnitt R Mayers C . Can occupational therapists be both humanists and Christians? A study of two conflicting frames of reference. Br J Occup Ther 1993; 56(3): 84–88.

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The Preston patient's charter. Preston: Preston Health Authority, 1992–93.

Barnitt RE . Deeply troubling questions: The teaching of ethics in undergraduate courses. Br J Occup Ther 1993; 56(11): 401–406.

Deut. 18: 10–14. The Concordant version of the Book of Deuteronomy. Santa Clarita: Concordant Publishing Company, 1984.

Street S . To do, to be me (letter). Br J Occup Ther 1994; 57(6): 237.

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A more critical discussion can be found in a paper entitled ‘Zen in the Art of Occupational Therapy: Judaeo-Christian Ethical Concerns and Scientific Issues’. The section on the Patient's Charter included here is taken from that paper. Also discussed briefly is how occupational therapy may further consider the spiritual aspect of occupation. Please send £3.00 to cover photocopying and postage to the author (Tel. 0772 710380).