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A Costly Loan

Unilateral action, a dual relationship, and unintended consequences.

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Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Author: Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA

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PTs and PTAs establish strong connections with patients that extend beyond physical assistance to enhance their well-being. The one-on-one nature of the relationship makes it personal in a real sense, but PTs and PTAs may walk a tightrope between addressing patient needs and overstepping lines. Consider the following scenario.

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

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Ethics and Professionalism

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

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