Code of Ethics.PREAMBLE A clause at the beginning of a constitution or statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the objectives it seeks to attain. Generally a preamble is a declaration by the legislature of the reasons for the passage of the statute, and it aids in the interpretation of This Code of Ethics Code of Ethics can refer to:
PRINCIPLE 1 A physical therapist shall respect the rights and dignity of all individuals and shall provide compassionate com·pas·sion·ate adj. 1. Feeling or showing compassion; sympathetic. See Synonyms at humane. 2. Granted to an individual because of an emergency or other unusual circumstances: care. PRINCIPLE 2 A physical therapist shall act in a trustworthy manner towards patients/clients, and in all other aspects of physical therapy practice. PRINCIPLE 3 A physical therapist shall comply with laws and regulations governing physical therapy and shall strive to effect changes that benefit patients/clients. PRINCIPLE 4 A physical therapist shall exercise sound professional judgment. PRINCIPLE 5 A physical therapist shall achieve and maintain professional competence. PRINCIPLE 6 A physical therapist shall maintain and promote high standards for physical therapy practice, education, and research. PRINCIPLE 7 A physical therapist shall seek only such remuneration REMUNERATION. Reward; recompense; salary. Dig. 17, 1, 7. as is deserved and reasonable for physical therapy services. PRINCIPLE 8 A physical therapist shall provide and make available accurate and relevant information to patients/clients about their care and to the public about physical therapy services. PRINCIPLE 9 A physical therapist shall protect the public and the profession from unethical unethical said of conduct not conforming with professional ethics. , incompetent incompetent adj. 1) referring to a person who is not able to manage his/her affairs due to mental deficiency (lack of I.Q., deterioration, illness or psychosis) or sometimes physical disability. , and illegal acts. PRINCIPLE 10 A physical therapist shall endeavor to address the health needs of society. PRINCIPLE 11 A physical therapist shall respect the rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues and other health care professionals. HOD 06-00-12-23 (Program 17) [Amended HOD 06-91-05-05; HOD 06-87-11-17; HOD 06-81-06-18; HOD 06-78-06-08; HOD 06-78-06-07; HOD 06-77-18-30; HOD 06-77-17-27; Initial HOD 06-73-13-24] Please note for future reference that the most current version of these documents may be accessed through APTA's Web site, www.apta.org. |
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