(Exam 1) Lecture 4: Code of Ethics Core Values

Summary of Principles/Standards: (8)

1. Duty to all individuals

2. Duty to pts/clients

3. Accountability for sound judgement

4. Integrity in relationships

5. Fulfilling legal and professional obligations

6. Lifelong acquisition of knowledge, skills, abilities

7. Organizational behaviors and business practices

8. Meeting health needs of people

Define Principle 1:

PTs shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of ALL individuals

Define Principle 2:

PTs shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of pt/clients

Define Principle 3:

PTs shall be accountable for making sound professional judgements

Define Principle 4:

PTs shall demonstrate integrity in their relationship with pts/clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, payers, and the public

Define Principle 5:

PTs shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations

Define Principle 6:

PTs shall enhance their expertise through their lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors

Define Principle 7:

PTs shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit pt/client and society

Define Principle 8:

PTs shall practice in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally

• Provide Pro Bono PT or support organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged, uninsured, underinsured

Spanning the Realms:

• What are the 3 Realms the Code of Ethics deal with?

• Individual

• Organizational

• Societal