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Code of Ethics of PPTA Flashcards

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The need for Physical Therapy is universal. The service of the PT is therefore unrestricted by considerations of nationality, creed, color, politics or social status.

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Section 1

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Each PT shall act as representative of the whole profession and as such, conduct himself/herself with honor and integrity.

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Section 2

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The PT must serve the patient’s interest with the greatest solicitude, giving always his/her best knowledge and skills.

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Section 3

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The PT must safeguard the legitimate interest, reputation and dignity of his/her colleagues.

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Section 4

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION: The PT does not base his/her practice on any exclusive dogma or sectarian system. He/She should strive to broaden his/her cultural outlook and deepen his/her professional interest. He/She shall pursue studies to improve his/her efficiency and enhance the prestige of the profession.

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Section 1

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:The PT shall avoid any conduct which may cause discredit to the profession. Nobility of character should be the guiding principle.

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Section 2

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:The PT shall provide consultation, evaluation, treatment and preventive care, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions which they practice.

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Section 3

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:The PT shall report to the proper authorities any knowledge of unethical practices being carried on by any member of the profession and be willing to testify in any investigation of such charges if requested.

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Section 4

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:
1. The practicing PT shall not directly involve himself in the promotion, or sale of any device, apparatus or drugs.
2. Participation in a business partnership, corporation or other entity doesn’t exempt the PT, whether employer, partner, or stockholder, either individually or collectively, from the obligation of promoting and maintaining the ethical principles of the Association.
3. The PT shall advise their employer/s of any employment practice that causes a PT to be in conflict with the ethical principles.

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Section 5

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What is the other name for Section 5 RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION

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Practice Arrangements

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:
1. The PT shall participate in educational activities that enhance his/her basic knowledge and provide new knowledge.
2. Whenever the PT provides continuing education, he/she shall ensure that course content, objectives and responsibilities of the instructional faculty are accurately reflected in the promotion of the course.

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Section 6

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Name for section 6 of RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION

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Continuing Education

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:
1. The PT shall support research activities that contribute knowledge for improved patient care.
2. The PT engaged in research shall ensure the following:
a. consent of subjects;
b. confidentiality of the data on individual subjects and the personal identities of the subjects;
c. well-being of all subjects in compliance with facility regulations and laws of the jurisdiction in which the research is conducted;
d. the absence of fraud and plagiarism;
e. full disclosure of support received;
f. appropriate acknowledgement of individuals making a contribution to the research
g. The PT shall report to appropriate authorities any acts in the conduct or presentation of research that appear unethical or illegal.

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Section 7

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Name of Section 7 of RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION

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Research

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:
1. The PT shall support quality education in academic and clinical settings.
2. The PT functioning in the educational role is responsible to the students, the academic institutions and the clinical settings for promoting ethical conduct in educational activities.

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Section 8

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Name of section 8 for RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION.

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Education in the Academic and Clinical Settings

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RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION:
1. The PT shall provide for utilization review of his/her services.
2. The PT shall demonstrate his/her commitment to quality assurance by peer review and self- assessment.

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Section 9

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Name of section 9 for RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE PROFESSION

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Review and Self-Evaluation

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
The PT shall attend to his/her patients faithfully and conscientiously, securing for them all the benefits that may depend upon his/her professional skill and care.

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Section 1

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
The PT shall regularly evaluate the patient’s condition. Any unusual changes in the patient’s condition should be reported to the physician-in-charge.

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Section 2

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
The PT shall be guided by concern for the physical, psychological and socioeconomic welfare of individuals entrusted to his/her care.

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Section 3

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
The PT shall recognize and respond to the differences of each individual.

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Section 4

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
The PT shall adhere to the rule of confidentiality on all matters pertaining to the patient, except in the interest of justice, public health or public safety.
1. Information relating to the PT-patient relationship is confidential and may not be communicated to a third party not involved in the patient care, without prior consent from the patient.
2. Information derived from component sponsored peer review shall be held confidential by the reviewer unless written permission to release the information is obtained from the patient who was reviewed.
3. Information derived from the working relationships of the PT shall be held confidential by all parties.
4. Information may be disclosed to appropriate authorities when it is necessary to protect the welfare of the individual or the community.

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Section 5

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
1. Upon accepting an individual for physical therapy services, the PT shall assume the responsibility of evaluating the individual; planning, implementing, supervising the therapeutic programs; re-evaluating and changing the program; and maintaining adequate records of care, including progress reports.
2. If the individual’s needs are beyond the scope of expertise of the PT, the individual shall be informed and assisted in finding a qualified person to provide necessary services.
3. When the PT judges that benefit can no longer be obtained from his/her services, the individual receiving these services shall be informed.
4. The PT shall maintain the ability to make independent judgments — not initiated or compromised by professional affiliation, including employment relationships.

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Section 6

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Section 6 of RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS is refered to as

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The PT shall accept responsibility for the excercise of professional judgement

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
The PT shall exercise responsible delegation of tasks relating to the practice of the profession.

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Section 7

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS:
1. The PT shall report any conduct that appears to be unethical, incompetent or illegal.
2. The PT may not participate in any arrangements in which patients are exploited due to the referring sources’ enhancing their personal incomes as a result of referring for, prescribing, or recommending PT.

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Section 8

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Section 8 of RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS is called

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Consumer Protection

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
The PT shall cooperate with the proper authorities in the promotion of health in the community. He/She should inform the public on the dangers of communicable diseases, injuries, deformities and their prevention.

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Section 1

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
The PT shall render his/her services unselfishly to the indigent in accordance with correct standards of practice.

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Section 2

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
The PT shall endeavor to educate the public to an awareness of the PT profession through such means as publication of articles and participation in seminars, lectures and civic programs.

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Section 3

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
Information given to the public shall emphasize that individual problems cannot be treated without individualized evaluation and plans/programs of care.

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Section 4

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
The PT may provide information about themselves to the public to facilitate the public selection of a PT.

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Section 5

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
The PT shall not use, or participate in the use of any form of communication containing a false, plagiarism, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, unfair or sensational statement or claim.

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Section 6

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
The PT shall not compensate or give anything of value to a representative of the press, radio, television, or other communication medium in anticipation of, or in return for, professional publicity in a news item.

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Section 7

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC:
A paid advertisement shall be identified as such unless it is apparent from the content that it is an unpaid advertisement.

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Section 8

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:
The PT shall work harmoniously with his/her colleagues and be willing to share his/her knowledge and experience.

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Section 1

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:
The PT shall observe utmost caution, tact and prudence regarding the professional conduct of other physical therapists. He/She should not say or do anything that may lessen the patient’s confidence in his/her co-therapist.

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Section 2

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:
The PT shall not take charge of, nor advise a patient under the care of another therapist, unless in the case of emergency, or upon endorsement of the attending therapist.

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Section 3

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:
The PT before leaving his/her position shall organize and leave all the records and other data necessary to carry on the work for his/her successor.

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Section 4

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER PHYSICAL THERAPIST:
Irreconcilable difference of opinion or conflict among physical therapists shall be referred to competent bodies, selected by the PPTA Board of Directors, for arbitration.

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Section 5

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
The PT shall cooperate with and safeguard the interest, reputation and dignity of other health professionals.

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Section 1

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
The PT shall make due acknowledgement of assistance received from other health professionals.

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Section 2

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
The PT shall be imbued with the spirit of loyalty, mutual confidence, respect and faith in other health professionals joining them in cheerful cooperation and self-sacrifices for the common good.

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Section 3

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
Professional criticism of associates shall be made only for the welfare of the patient and the service, and only in formal accusation before the proper authority to try the case on its merits.

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Section 4

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
The PT shall not criticize the qualifications of any competitor in order to gain preference in employment.

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Section 5

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
The PT shall give treatment only upon referral of a duly licensed and registered health professional

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Section 6

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
The PT shall give all the necessary information concerning the case to the referring health professional during the progress of the treatment.

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Section 7

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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:
The PT may suggest to the referring source the possibility of referring the person under care to a qualified individual whose services may be beneficial.

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Section 8

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REMUNERATION:
The PT shall never place their own financial interest above the welfare of the individuals under their care.

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Section 1

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REMUNERATION:
Fees for PT services should be reasonable for the services performed, considering the setting in which it is provided, practice costs in a geographic area, judgment of other organizations and other relevant factors.

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Section 2

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REMUNERATION:
The PT should attempt to ensure the providers, agencies, or other employers adopt PT fee schedules that are reasonable and that encourage access to necessary services.

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Section 3

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The best interests of the patient as judged by the clinical expert are valued above the provision of comprehensive medical information and decision-making power to the patient.

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Paternalistic model

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This model sees the patient as a consumer who is in the best position to judge what is in their own interest, and thus views the doctor as chiefly a provider of information

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Informative model

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This model elucidates patients’ values as well as informing the patient and implementing the patient’s selective intervention

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intrerpretive model

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This model emphasizes the relevance of moral self-development to health care.

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Deliberative model

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refers to professional negligence by a health care professional or provider in which treatment provided was substandard, and caused harm,injury or death to a patient.

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Medical malpractice

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Acknowledging that some injuries are so unexpected that they can only occur in the face of negligence, the law allows medical malpractice suits to proceed on the theory of?

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res ipsa loquitor

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