CODE OF ETHICS HOD S06-00-12-23
(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] [Standard]
[Note: A revised
Code of Ethics goes into effect July 1, 2010.]
PREAMBLE
This Code of Ethics of the American Physical
Therapy Association sets forth principles for the ethical practice of
physical therapy. All physical therapists are responsible
for maintaining and promoting ethical practice. To this end, the
physical therapist shall act in the best interest of the
patient/client. This Code of Ethics
shall be binding on all physical therapists.
PRINCIPLE 1
A physical therapist shall respect the rights and dignity of all
individuals and shall provide compassionate 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 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, incompetent, 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.
(See also Ethics and Judicial
Committee document Guide for Professional Conduct)
(Program 17 – Judicial/Legal
Issues, ext.3253)
[Last updated: 09/14/09 | Contact: executivedept@apta.org]
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