Physical Therapy Code Of Ethicsour promise to treat you right![]() Principle 1A physical therapist shall respect the rights and dignity of all individuals and shall provide compassionate care. Principle 2A physical therapist shall act in a trustworthy manner toward patients/clients and in all other aspects of physical therapy practice. Principle 3A physical therapist shall comply with laws and regulations governing physical therapy and shall strive to effect changes that benefit patients/clients. Principle 4A physical therapist shall exercise sound professional judgment. Principle 5A physical therapist shall achieve and maintain professional competence. Principle 6A physical therapist shall maintain and promote high standards for physical therapy practice, education, and research. Principle 7A physical therapist shall seek only such remuneration as is deserved and reasonable for physical therapy services. Principle 8A physical therapist shall provide and make available accurate and relevant information to patients/clients about their care and to the public about physical therapy services. Principle 9A physical therapist shall protect the public and the profession from unethical, incompetent, and illegal acts. Principle 10A physical therapist shall endeavor to address the health needs of society. Principle 11A physical therapist shall respect the rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues and other health care professionals. Adopted by the House of Delegates June 1981 Last amended June 2000 Physical Therapy code of ethics - building the foundation of quality care that inspires independence. The physical therapy code of ethics means no lemons - Learn more here What should YOU expect from your home health physical therapist?
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