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Case 1

Thomas is an occupational therapist. Ms A, his client, pays money prior to her treatment. However, Thomas firstly makes a false bill receipt, and then takes the money received for his own use. Unfortunately, he loses all the money and is not able to buy the equipment needed for the treatment for Ms A when the treatment date is reached. This act is discovered by Ms. A when she asks for the treatment.

What are the ethical issues relating to this case?