Code of ethics Flashcards
1
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Why study ethics and legal in a PT program
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- Real practice is messy
- Professional formation (HEART) is 1/3 of preparation expert PT practice; this makes professional formation non-negotiable
2
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What is the hierarchy for physical therapy decisions
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- APTA policy & position statements
- Guide to PT practice
- Code of ethics for PT
- Rules & regulations governing PT
- Laws of the state (governing PT and other disciplines)
3
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Who are we accountable to (PT)
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- the government
- the public
- the evidence
- professional practice
- your family
- yourself
4
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What is ethics
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- the branch of philosophy that seeks to understand the nature, purpose, justification & the founding principles of moral rules & the systems they comprise
- ethics is nothing more than the reverence for life
5
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Describe the deontological ethics model (Duty)
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- Utilitarianism: max the good to the greatest number
- Kant: the categorical imperative - the right or wrong of an action does not matter as much as does it fulfill our duty
6
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Describe teleological ethics modal (Consequences)
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- Justice: distributive vs. reparative
- Virtue ethics: caring
7
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What are the pillars of professional practice
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- Courage
- Wisdom
- Temperance
- Commitment
- Compassion
- Consciousness
- Discernment
- Fairness
- Fidelity
- Freedom
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Kindness
- Respect
- Hopefulness
- Tolerance
8
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What was the Enron scandal
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- it was a series of events involving dubious accounting practices that resulted in the >$60 billion bankruptcy of the energy, commodities, & services company Enron Corporation and the dissolution of the accounting firm Arthur Andersen
9
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es in responsibilities with increasing autonomyDescribe the PT profession ethical evolution
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- 100+ years of PT professional growth
- Changes in responsibilities with increasing autonomy
- Changes in ethical principles with societal changes
10
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Code of ethics for the physical therapist
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- Principle #1: Physical therapists shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals
- Principle #2: Physical therapists shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients.
- Principle #3: Physical therapists shall be accountable for making sound professional judgments.
- Principle #4: Physical therapists shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public.
- Principle #5: Physical therapists shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations.
- Principle #6: Physical therapists shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors.
- Principle #7: Physical therapists shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients/clients and society.
- Principle #8: Physical therapists shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally.
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Standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapy assistant
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- Standard #1: Physical therapist assistants shall respect the inherent dignity, and rights, of all individuals.
- Standard #2: Physical therapist assistants shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients.
- Standard #3: Physical therapist assistants shall make sound decisions in collaboration with the physical therapist and within the boundaries established bylaws and regulations.
- Standard #4: Physical therapist assistants shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/clients, families, colleagues, students, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public.
- Standard #5: Physical therapist assistants shall fulfill their legal and ethical obligations.
- Standard #6: Physical therapist assistants shall enhance their competence through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Standard #7: Physical therapist assistants shall support organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients/clients and society.
- Standard #8: Physical therapist assistants shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally.
12
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Ethical situations of conflicting situations
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- Interpersonal relationships
- Managed care & reimbursement
- Mandatory reporting
- Dilemmas - 2 COE’s conflict each other
13
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What is RIPS
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- Realm: individual; organization/institutional societal
- Individual Process: moral sensitivity, moral judgment, moral motivation, moral courage
- Situation: issues or problem, dilemma, distress, temptation, silence
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Describe the RIPS model
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- Recognize and define the ethical issue(s)
- Reflect
- Decide on a course of action
- Implement, evaluate, and re-assess
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What does the ethical situation require of me (ethical judgement)
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- Moral sensitivity: simply to recognize the ethical question
- Moral judgement: make a decision about the ethical situation
- Moral motivation: example placing professionalism over other values including self-interest, status, or financial gain
- Moral courage: implementation of the chosen ethical action including deciding ahead of time what to do when barriers become apparent
