House position: The physical therapist is accountable to the individual receiving physical therapy and accountable for abiding by professional standards, ethics, and laws.
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Access to, Admission to, and Patient/Client Rights Within Physical Therapy Services
Date: August 30, 2018
Contact: nationalgovernance@apta.org
Content Type: Policies & Bylaws
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