Core Values of a Physical Therapist
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What is a key aspect of accountability in physical therapy?

  • Ignoring the limits of one's expertise
  • Avoiding self-regulation and professional standards
  • Placing personal needs above patient needs
  • Accepting responsibility for one's actions and their impact on patient outcomes (correct)
  • Which of the following is an example of altruism in physical therapy?

  • Providing pro-bono services to underserved populations (correct)
  • Refusing to provide services to difficult patients
  • Prioritizing personal needs over patient needs
  • Focusing solely on personal gains and benefits
  • What is a key characteristic of integrity in physical therapy?

  • Prioritizing personal gains over professional standards
  • Delegating all responsibilities to others
  • Ignoring one's limitations and taking on too much
  • Recognizing and respecting the limits of one's expertise (correct)
  • What is the primary focus of professional duty in physical therapy?

    <p>Meeting one's obligations to provide effective PT services to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of accountability in physical therapy?

    <p>Providing subpar services to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Core Values of a Physical Therapist

    Accountability

    • Actively accepting responsibility for diverse roles, obligations, and actions as a physical therapist
    • Includes self-regulation and behaviors that positively influence patient outcomes

    Altruism

    • Prioritizing patient needs above personal interests
    • Providing pro-bono services to patients in need
    • Serving underserved populations
    • Providing services beyond expected standards of practice
    • Prioritizing patient care and professional responsibility over personal needs

    Integrity

    • Adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards
    • Recognizing and acting within one's limitations
    • Making referrals when exceeding one's expertise
    • Upholding professional standards in all interactions

    Professional Duty

    • Committing to providing effective physical therapy services to patients
    • Serving the physical therapy profession
    • Positively influencing the health of society through professional actions

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    This quiz covers the core values of a physical therapist including accountability and altruism. It explores the responsibilities and behaviors that prioritize patient needs and outcomes.

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