APTA Core Ethics Documents Flashcards
What are the 8 principles in the “Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist”? (What is the associated core value?)
- PTs shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals (Integrity)
- PTs shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients/ clients (Altruism, Compassion, Professional Duty)
- PTs shall be accountable for making sound professsional judgements. (Excellence, Integrity)
- PTs shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/ clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public. (Integrity)
- PTs shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations (Professional Duty, Accountability)
- PTs shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors (Excellence)
- PTs shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients/ clients and society (Integrity, Accountability)
- PTs shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally (Social Responsibility)
What is the code of professional conduct relating to respect?
PTs shall act in a respectful manner toward each person regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, social or economic status, sexual orientation, health condition, or disability.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to altruism?
PTs shall adhere to the core values of the profession and shall act in the best interests of patients/ clients over the interests of the PT.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to patient autonomy?
PTs shall provide the information necessary to allow patients or their surrogates to make informed decisions about physical therapy care or participation in clinical research.
What is the 3 codes of professional conduct relating to professional judgement?
- PTs shall be accountable for making sound professional judgements
- PTs shall demonstrate independent and objective professional judgement in the patient’s/ client’s best interest in all practice settings
- PTs shall demonstrate professional judgment informed by professional standards, evidence (including current literature and established best practice), practitioner experience, and patient/ client values.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to supervision?
- PTs shall provide appropriate direction of and communication with PTAs and support personnel.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to integrity in relationships?
PTs shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to reporting?
PTs shall discourage misconduct by healthcare professionals and report illegal or unethical acts to the relevant authority, when appropriate.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to exploitation?
PTs shall not engage in any sexual relationship with any of their patient/ clients, supervisees or students
What is the 2 codes of professional conduct relating to colleague impairment?
- PTs shall encourage colleagues with physical, psychological, or substance-related impairments that may adversely impact their professional responsibilities to seek assistance or counsel.
- PTs who have knowledge that a colleague is unable to perform their professional responsibilities with reasonable skill and safety shall report the information to the appropriate authority
What is the code of professional conduct relating to professional competence?
- PTs shall achieve and maintain professional competence
What is the code of professional conduct relating to professional growth?
PTs shall cultivate practice environments that support professional development, life-long learning, and excellence.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to charges and coding?
PTs shall be aware of charges and shall ensure that documentation and coding for PT services accurately reflect the nature and extent of the services provided.
What is the code of professional conduct relating to pro bono services?
PTs shall provide pro bono PT services or support organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged, uninsured, and underinsured.
What is the PTA code of professional conduct relating to respect?
PTAs shall act in a respectful manner toward each person regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, social or economic status, sexual orientation, health condition, or disability.
