Quiz 2 Flashcards
Purpose of the code of ethics
defines the professional obligation
promotes public good and minimizes harm
establishes ethical ideal for practice
allows professionals to negotiate organizational and societal arrangments
how is the code of ethics regulated?
as humans in society who know of the code they can report to the APTA
does the code of ethics apply to those not in the APTA
yes, they don’t have to be members of the APTA; it is however the expectation
ethics definition
systematic rational reflection on issues of right or wrong or regarding what we ought to do
values definition
subjective standards for what is right and wrong, good or bad
laws definition
rules, administrative codes, regulations created by administrative agencies to interpret or implement legislation
most important ethical documents
code of ethics
guide for professional conduct
guide for conduct of the PT
most important legal documents
the state practice acts
who enforces the practice act in Illinois
IDFPR
disciplinary action of the practice act
license revoke, formal reprimand, suspended or cease and desist, refuse to renew
ethical disciplinary action
write up, fired, HIPPA violations will most likely get you fired immediately, membership revoked, reprimand
Autonomy definiton
right to self-determination, personal freedom to choose
beneficence
promote good in actions
non-maleficence
preventing harm
veracity
Telling the truth (like when something coincides with patient’s goals)
Justice
treating all persons fairly
paternalism
allows one person to make partial decisions for another
fidelity
faithfulness to the patient’s interests, keeping one’s promises
informed consent
patient’s right to make a decision about his/her health care, based on an understanding of the necessary information. (agree or refuse a course of action)