Code of Ethics for PT

Question 1

Principle 1

Answer 1

Respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals

Question 2

Principle 2

Answer 2

Be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and need of patients/clients

Question 3

Principle 3

Answer 3

Be accountable for making sound professional judgements

Question 4

Principle 4

Answer 4

Demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other healthcare providers, employers, payers, and public

Question 5

Principle 5

Answer 5

Physical therapist shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations

Question 6

Principle 6

Answer 6

Enhance their expertise through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities and professional behaviors

Question 7

Principle 7

Answer 7

Promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients/clients and society

Question 8

Principle 8

Answer 8

participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally nationally or globally

Question 9

Physical therapists shall demonstrate professional judgment informed by professional standards, evidence (including current literature and established best practice), practitioner experience, and patient/client values.

Answer 9

3

Question 10

Physical therapists shall advocate to reduce health disparities and health care inequities, improve access to health care services, and address the health, wellness, and preventive health care needs of people.

Answer 10

8

Question 11

Physical therapists shall make judgments within their scope of practice and level of expertise and shall communicate with, collaborate with, or refer to peers or other health care professionals when necessary.

Answer 11

3

Question 12

Physical therapists 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

Answer 12

Principle 1

Question 13

Physical therapists shall take responsibility for their professional development based on critical self-assessment and reflection on changes in physical therapist practice, education, health care delivery, and technology.

Answer 13

6

Question 14

Physical therapists involved in research shall abide by accepted standards governing protection of research participants.

Answer 14

5

Question 15

Physical therapists shall adhere to the core values of the profession and shall act in the best interests of patients/clients over the interests of the physical therapist.

Answer 15

2

Question 16

Physical therapists shall provide truthful, accurate, and relevant information and shall not make misleading representations.

Answer 16

4

Question 17

Physical therapists shall be responsible stewards of health care resources and shall avoid overutilization or underutilization of physical therapy services.

Answer 17

8

Question 18

Physical therapists shall recognize their personal biases and shall not discriminate against others in physical therapist practice, consultation, education, research, and administration

Answer 18

1

Question 19

Physical therapists shall evaluate the strength of evidence and applicability of content presented during professional development activities before integrating the content or techniques into practice.

Answer 19

6

Question 20

Physical therapists shall provide physical therapy services with compassionate and caring behaviors that incorporate the individual and cultural differences of patients/clients

Answer 20

2

Question 21

Physical therapists shall educate members of the public about the benefits of physical therapy and the unique role of the physical therapist.

Answer 21

8

Question 22

Physical therapists shall have primary responsibility for supervision of physical therapist assistants and support personnel.

Answer 22

5

Question 23

Physical therapists shall collaborate with patients/clients to empower them in decisions about their health care.

Answer 23

2

Question 24

Physical therapists shall promote practice environments that support autonomous and accountable professional judgments.

Answer 24

7

Question 25

Physical therapists shall provide the information necessary to allow patients or their surrogates to make informed decisions about physical therapy care or participation in clinical research.

Answer 25

2

Question 26

Physical therapists shall protect confidential patient/ client information and may disclose confidential information to appropriate authorities only when allowed or as required by law.

Answer 26

2

Question 27

Physical therapists shall report suspected cases of abuse involving children or vulnerable adults to the appropriate authority, subject to law.

Answer 27

4

Question 28

Physical therapists shall seek remuneration as is deserved and reasonable for physical therapist services.

Answer 28

7

Question 29

Physical therapists shall demonstrate independent and objective professional judgment in the patient’s/client’s best interest in all practice settings

Answer 29

3

Question 30

Physical therapists shall achieve and maintain professional competence.

Answer 30

6

Question 31

Physical therapists shall refrain from employment arrangements, or other arrangements, that prevent physical therapists from fulfilling professional obligations to patients/ clients.

Answer 31

7

Question 32

Physical therapists shall cultivate practice environments that support professional development, lifelong learning, and excellence.

Answer 32

6

Question 33

Physical therapists shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Answer 33

5

Question 34

Physical therapists shall not engage in conflicts of interest that interfere with professional judgment.

Answer 34

3

Question 35

Physical therapists shall not accept gifts or other considerations that influence or give an appearance of influencing their professional judgment.

Answer 35

7

Question 36

Physical therapists shall not exploit persons over whom they have supervisory, evaluative or other authority (eg, patients/clients, students, supervisees, research participants, or employees).

Answer 36

4

Question 37

Physical therapists shall discourage misconduct by health care professionals and report illegal or unethical acts to the relevant authority, when appropriate

Answer 37

4

Question 38

Physical therapists shall encourage colleagues with physical, psychological, or substance-related impairments that may adversely impact their professional responsibilities to seek assistance or counsel.

Answer 38

5

Question 39

Physical therapists shall provide appropriate direction of and communication with physical therapist assistants and support personnel.

Answer 39

3

Question 40

Physical therapists who have knowledge that a colleague is unable to perform their professional responsibilities with reasonable skill and safety shall report this information to the appropriate authority.

Answer 40

5

Question 41

Physical therapists shall fully disclose any financial interest they have in products or services that they recommend to patients/clients.

Answer 41

7

Question 42

Physical therapists shall not engage in any sexual relationship with any of their patients/clients, supervisees, or students.

Answer 42

4

Question 43

Physical therapists shall provide notice and information about alternatives for obtaining care in the event the physical therapist terminates the provider relationship while the patient/client continues to need physical therapy services.

Answer 43

5

Question 44

Physical therapists shall provide pro bono physical therapy services or support organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged, uninsured, and underinsured.

Answer 44

8

Question 45

Physical therapists shall not harass anyone verbally, physically, emotionally, or sexually.

Answer 45

4

Question 46

Physical therapists shall be aware of charges and shall ensure that documentation and coding for physical therapy services accurately reflect the nature and extent of the services provided.

Answer 46

7