APTA Core Values

Question 1

accountability

Answer 1

acceptance of the responsibilities

Question 2

altruism

Answer 2

devotion to the interest of patients

Question 3

collaberation

Answer 3

working together with patients, families, professionals

Question 4

compassion and caring

Answer 4

desire to identify with another’s experience
consideration of needs and values

Question 5

duty

Answer 5

commitment to meeting one’s obligations

Question 6

excellence

Answer 6

using knowledge and skills while understanding limits and integrating different perspectives and advancements
challenging mediocrity

Question 7

integrity

Answer 7

adherence to high ethical principles or standards, being truthful and fair

Question 8

social responsibility

Answer 8

mutual trust between professional and public

Question 9

APTA guide for professional conduct

Answer 9

respect, altruism, patient autonomy, professional judgement, integrity, reporting, harassment, exploitation, impairment, competence, growth, charges and coding, pro bono services