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 Physical therapists respect the rights and dignity of all individuals. Principle 2 Physical therapists comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy. Principle 3 Physical therapists accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgment. Principle 4 Physical therapists maintain and promote high standards for physical therapy practice, education, and research. Principle 5 Physical therapists seek remuneration for their services that is deserved and reasonable. Principle 6 Physical therapists provide accurate information to the consumer about the profession and about those services they provide. Principle 7 Physical therapists accept the responsibility to 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. , or illegal acts. Principle 8 Physical therapists participate in efforts to address the health needs of the public. Adopted by the House of Delegates House of Delegates n. The lower house of the state legislature in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. , June 1981 Amended June 1987, June 1991 |
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