code of ethics

Question 1

principle 1 physical therapist shall ____ the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals

Answer 1

RESPECT, act in a respectful manner toward each person regardless of age gender race nationality reliigion ethinicity social or econmoic status, sex orientation health condition or disability RESPECT ALL REGARDLESS, no discrimination etc etc

Question 2

principle 2 physical therapist shall be __ and __ in addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients

Answer 2

trustworthy and compassionate, be in best interests of patient and not themselves, think about cultural differences and be compassionate, give information to pt to allow them to make good decisions

Question 3

principle 3 PT shall be accoundatble for making sound professional judgements

Answer 3

good professional judgement in regards to having good updated research for what they are doing, in regards to being within my scope of practice, no conflicts of interest, good communication with PTA’s

Question 4

principle 4 PT shall demonstrate integrity in their RELASTIONSHIPS

Answer 4

not exploit people we supervise, report bad behavior, no sex with patients etc , dont harass patients etc

Question 5

principle 5 PT shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations

Answer 5

comply with law, supervision laws, treat research participants according to law, colleages that having drug issues illegal stuff - encourage them to seek help, colleagues cant do their job-report them, if PT isnt working for that pt-inform them of alternative stuff

Question 6

principle 6 PT shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities and professional behaviors

Answer 6

CON ED, environment of lifelong learning, be up to date with techniques they are doing that are backed by research

Question 7

principle 7 PT shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients/clients and society

Answer 7

good judgement atmosphere, remuneration, cant accept gifts, disclose things we benefit off of financially, good billing,

Question 8

principle 8 PT shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally

Answer 8

pro bono stuff for the community, advocate exercise, do not overutilize or underutilze PT, educate public about PT