Code of Ethics

Question 1

Principle: PT’s respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals

Answer 1

Core: Compassion, Integrity
Act respectful and do not discriminate

Question 2

Principle: PT’s shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients and clients

Answer 2

CoreL Altruism, Collaboration, Compassion, Duty
Act in the best interest of patients

Question 3

Principle: PT’s shall be accountable for making sound professional judgments

Answer 3

Core: Collaboration, Duty, Excellence, Integrity
Independent and objective professional decisions that are in the best interest of the patients

Question 4

Principle: PT’s shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients and clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public.

Answer 4

CV: Integrity
truthful, accurate, and relevant information and do not take misleading representations
No relationships, harassment, or misconduct

Question 5

Principle: PT’s shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations

Answer 5

CV: Accountability, Duty, Social Responsibility
comply with local, state, federal laws and regulations
encourage colleagues with physical, psychological, or substance-related impairments to seek assistance

Question 6

Principle: PT’s shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors

Answer 6

CV; Excellence
Achieve and maintain professional competence
Evaluate strength of evidence and applicability of content presented during professional development activities before integrating into practice

Question 7

Principle: PT’s shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients and clients and society

Answer 7

CV: Integrity, Accountability
promote practice environments that support autonomous and accountable professional judgments
Do not accept gifts or other considerations that influence or give an appearance of influencing professional judgements (bribe)

Question 8

Principle: PT’s shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally

Answer 8

CV: Social Responsibility
Pro bono to support organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged, uninsured, and underinsured
educate teh public on the benefits of PT