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In the Wake of the Virus

Future needs prompt current concerns.

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Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020
Author: Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA

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Recent columns in this series have looked at various issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and ethical challenges imposed on PTs and PTAs to make decisions that serve the greatest good. This month's scenario considers an issue that's less immediate but nevertheless compelling.

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Date: October 1, 2020
Contact:  aptamag@apta.org
Content Type:  Column

Topics

Ethics and Professionalism

Author(s)

Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA

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