PPTA COE Article 5-8

Question 1

Article 5

Answer 1

Responsibility to the public

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

Section 1 Article 5

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Section 2 Article 5

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

Section 3 Article 5

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Section 4 Article 5

Question 6

The PT may provide information about themselves to the public to facilitate the public selection of a PT.

Answer 6

Section 5 Article 5

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

Section 6 Article 5

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Section 7 Article 5

Question 9

A paid advertisement shall be identified as such unless it is apparent from the content that it is an unpaid advertisement.

Answer 9

Section 8 Article 5

Question 10

Article 6

Answer 10

Responsibilities to other physical therapist

Question 11

The PT shall work harmoniously with his/her colleagues and be willing to share his/her knowledge and experience.

Answer 11

Section 1 Article 6

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Section 2 Article 6

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

Section 3 Article 6

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

Section 4 Article 6

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Section 5 Article 6

Question 16

Article 7

Answer 16

Responsibilities to other healthcare professionals

Question 17

The PT shall cooperate with and safeguard the interest, reputation and dignity of other health professionals.

Answer 17

Section 1 Article 7

Question 18

The PT shall make due acknowledgement of assistance received from other health professionals.

Answer 18

Section 2 Article 7

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

Section 3 Article 7

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

Section 4 Article 7

Question 21

The PT shall not criticize the qualifications of any competitor in order to gain preference in employment.

Answer 21

Section 5 Article 7

Question 22

The PT shall give treatment only upon referral of a duly licensed and registered health professional

Answer 22

Section 6 Article 7

Question 23

The PT shall give all the necessary information concerning the case to the referring health professional during the progress of the treatment.

Answer 23

Section 7 Article 7

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Section 8 Article 7

Question 25

Article 8

Answer 25

Remuneration

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Section 1 Article 8

Question 27

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.

Answer 27

Section 2 Article 8

Question 28

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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Answer 28

Section 3 Article 8