Professional Ethics and Legal Aspects of Physical Therapy

The principle of non-maleficence requires physical therapists to avoid causing harm to their patients.

Physical therapists must obtain informed consent from their patients before providing treatment.

Physical therapists must provide patients with all of the information listed in order to obtain informed consent.

The scope of practice for physical therapists is limited to evaluating and treating movement disorders.

The principle of confidentiality requires physical therapists to respect their patients' privacy.

Physical therapists are required to report suspected abuse or neglect to the authorities, document the suspected abuse or neglect in the patient's medical record, and inform the patient's family or friends about the suspected abuse or neglect.

Physical therapists are required to maintain patient records for at least 7 years.

The principle of veracity requires physical therapists to be honest and truthful with their patients.

The principle of justice requires physical therapists to treat all patients fairly and equitably.

The principle of respect for persons requires physical therapists to respect their patients' cultural and religious beliefs.

The principle of non-maleficence requires physical therapists to avoid conflicts of interest.

The principle of beneficence requires physical therapists to continue their education and training.

The principle of justice requires physical therapists to advocate for their patients' rights.

The principle of accountability requires physical therapists to be accountable for their actions.

The principle of justice requires physical therapists to be fair and just in their dealings with their colleagues.