WCPT

Question 1

WCPT vision

World Confederation for PT

Answer 1

1. encourage high standards in PT research, education & practice
2. support info exchange betw regions & member organisations
3. collaborate w/ national & international organisations

move pt forward so profession is recognised globally

Question 2

WCPT mission

Answer 2

• unite profession internationally
• represent PT and PTherapy internationally
• encourage high standards in PT research, education & practice
• support info exchange betw regions & member organisations
• collaborate w/ national & international organisations

Question 3

Principle 1

Answer 3

respect rights, personal dignity, privacy & autonomy of all individuals
* rights to highest quality PT service
* info about PT service
* provide informed conset or refuse treatment

Question 4

Principle 2

Answer 4

• comply w/ law & regulations governing PT practice in practicing country & policies by governing bodies
• PT has right to refuse to intervene/treat or intervene if service is not in best interest of patient
• advocate for patient’s access to PT service if found restricted access to those who have capacity to benefit

Question 5

Principle 3

Answer 5

• accept responsibility for exercise & sound professional judgement
• make independent judgement based on knowledge & skill - develop goal based treatment plans based on accurate assessment etc
• shall not delegate to another health professional or activtity that requires unique skill - PT responsibility to determine most appropriate treatment
• expect cooperation from colleagues– ensure exercising sound professional judgement

Question 6

Principle 4

Answer 6

• behaviour & conduct is professional at all times
• deliver timely treatments in line w/ individual goals
• ensure patients understand nature of service provided (time & financial)

Question 7

Principle 5

Answer 7

• aware of currently adapted practice standards - undertake activities to measures conformity
• participate in continuing professional development to enhance & improve their knowledge & skills
• keep up to date w/ best evidence available * implement in practice

Question 8

Principle 6

Answer 8

• ensure fee schedule is based on prevailing market conditions
• feed charged offer value for money
• ensure third party funders are reflective & consistent with good practice - does not restrict scope of practice

Question 9

Principle 7

Answer 9

• participate in public education programmes, providing information about the profession
• inform public & referring professionals truthfully about the nature of their service
• may advertise service in professional manner consistent law of jurisdiction in which they practice

Question 10

Principle 8

Answer 10

• participate in planning services designed to provide optimum community health
• achieving justice in provision of health services for all people