Ethics and values

Question 1

APTA code of ethics 8 standards

Answer 1

Respect - trustworthiness and compassion - clinical decision making and PT collaboration - integrity - knowing scope of practice and state rules and regulations - competence - public protection - service

Question 2

Ethics

Answer 2

A group of moral principles or set of values that define or direct us to the right choice

Question 3

Ethical standards 1-3

Answer 3

1. PTA shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals
2. PTAs shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients
3. PTAs shall make sound decisions along with the PT and within the boundaries of laws and regulations

Question 4

Ethical standards 4-6

Answer 4

4. PTAs shall demonstrate integrity in all professional relationships
5. PTAs shall fulfill their legal and ethical obligations
6. PTAs shall enhance their competence through lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, and abilities

Question 5

Ethical standards 7-8

Answer 5

7. PTAs shall support organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients and society
8. PTAs shall participate in efforts to meet health needs of people locally, nationally, and globally

Question 6

Challenges (6)

Answer 6

• culture - religion - race - ignorance - curiosity - personal bias

Question 7

Altruism

Answer 7

Primary regard for or devotion to the interest of patients/clients, thus assuming the fiduciary responsibility of placing the needs of the patient/client ahead of the PTA’s self interest

Question 8

Caring and compassion

Answer 8

• Compassion: the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience; a precursor of caring
• caring: the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others

Question 9

Continuing competence

Answer 9

Lifelong process of maintaining and documenting competence through ongoing self-assessment, development, and implementation of a personal learning plan, and subsequent reassessment

Question 10

Duty

Answer 10

The commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective physical therapy services to individual patients/clients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of society

Question 11

Integrity

Answer 11

The steadfast adherence to high ethical principles and standards; trustworthiness, fairness, doing what you say you will do, and speaking forth about why you do what you do

Question 12

Responsibility

Answer 12

The active acceptance of the roles, obligations, and actions of the PTA, including behaviors that positively influence patient/client outcomes, the profession, and the health needs of society

Question 13

Responsibility

Answer 13

The active acceptance of the roles, obligations, and actions of the PTA, including behaviors that positively influence patient/client outcomes, the profession, and the health needs of society

Question 14

Social responsibility

Answer 14

Social responsibility is the promotion of a mutual trust between the PTA, as a member of the profession, and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness

Question 15

Mission statement

Answer 15

Short paragraph that encapsulates everything you would like to be, do, and have in your career

• defines personal success and excellence
• expresses personal vision for future
• reflects personal values, goals, and purpose and how you want to operate