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  1. Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist. American Physical Therapy Association. http://www.apta.org/uploadedFiles/APTAorg/About_Us/Policies/Ethics/CodeofEthics.pdf#search=%22code%20of%20ethics%22. Accessed July 1, 2019.
  2. Telehealth programs. Health Resources & Services Administration. https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/telehealth/index.html. Accessed June 21, 2019.

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