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What are the main spheres of concern for physical therapists?
What are the main spheres of concern for physical therapists?
Promoting health and well-being, preventing impairments, and providing interventions for restoring body systems.
Explain the significance of interventions in physical therapy.
Explain the significance of interventions in physical therapy.
Interventions restore the integrity of body systems essential for movement and enhance overall function and quality of life.
How does the scope of practice for physical therapists evolve over time?
How does the scope of practice for physical therapists evolve over time?
The scope of practice may become more focused and specialized as therapists gain experience.
What does patient management in physical therapy involve?
What does patient management in physical therapy involve?
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What role does socioeconomic stress play in a physical therapist's practice?
What role does socioeconomic stress play in a physical therapist's practice?
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Define the evaluation process in physical therapy.
Define the evaluation process in physical therapy.
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Why are tests and measures important in the examination by physical therapists?
Why are tests and measures important in the examination by physical therapists?
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What is the aim of preventing impairments and functional limitations in physical therapy?
What is the aim of preventing impairments and functional limitations in physical therapy?
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What event highlighted the ethical need for a philosophical-moral reflection on the medical sciences after World War II?
What event highlighted the ethical need for a philosophical-moral reflection on the medical sciences after World War II?
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Who coined the term 'bioethics' and when?
Who coined the term 'bioethics' and when?
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What does the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man signify in the context of bioethics?
What does the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man signify in the context of bioethics?
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Why is ethics considered important for professionals, according to the text?
Why is ethics considered important for professionals, according to the text?
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In what settings can physical therapy treatments occur?
In what settings can physical therapy treatments occur?
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What role do physical therapists play in patient care?
What role do physical therapists play in patient care?
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What is one benefit of ethical business practices mentioned in the text?
What is one benefit of ethical business practices mentioned in the text?
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How does physical therapy aim to benefit individuals throughout their lifespan?
How does physical therapy aim to benefit individuals throughout their lifespan?
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What is the primary definition of 'ethics' as indicated in the content?
What is the primary definition of 'ethics' as indicated in the content?
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How is ethics specifically applied within the field of physical therapy?
How is ethics specifically applied within the field of physical therapy?
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What historical document is mentioned as a key point in the development of medical ethics?
What historical document is mentioned as a key point in the development of medical ethics?
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Contrast the terms 'ethics' and 'morals' as discussed in the content.
Contrast the terms 'ethics' and 'morals' as discussed in the content.
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What role do ethics play at various levels such as individual, professional, and organizational?
What role do ethics play at various levels such as individual, professional, and organizational?
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What are the core values of the physical therapy profession that ethics uphold?
What are the core values of the physical therapy profession that ethics uphold?
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In the context of the content, what is meant by the 'scope of practice' in physical therapy?
In the context of the content, what is meant by the 'scope of practice' in physical therapy?
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Why is understanding the qualifications of a physical therapist important in the realm of ethics?
Why is understanding the qualifications of a physical therapist important in the realm of ethics?
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What are the primary goals of physical therapists in relation to functional limitations?
What are the primary goals of physical therapists in relation to functional limitations?
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How does a physical therapist contribute to public health?
How does a physical therapist contribute to public health?
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List three essential qualifications a physical therapist must possess.
List three essential qualifications a physical therapist must possess.
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Why is patience considered a critical quality for a physical therapist?
Why is patience considered a critical quality for a physical therapist?
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What role does creativity play in the practice of physical therapy?
What role does creativity play in the practice of physical therapy?
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Describe the importance of communication skills in physical therapy.
Describe the importance of communication skills in physical therapy.
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What quality ensures a physical therapist's honesty and trustworthiness?
What quality ensures a physical therapist's honesty and trustworthiness?
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How does the power of observation benefit a physical therapist?
How does the power of observation benefit a physical therapist?
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What is the importance of emotional control for a physical therapist when interacting with patients?
What is the importance of emotional control for a physical therapist when interacting with patients?
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How does physical fitness relate to the responsibilities of a physical therapist?
How does physical fitness relate to the responsibilities of a physical therapist?
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What role does compassion and caring play in the professional behavior of physical therapists?
What role does compassion and caring play in the professional behavior of physical therapists?
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What are the implications of integrity for a physical therapist in their practice?
What are the implications of integrity for a physical therapist in their practice?
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What does accountability mean for physical therapists in their professional conduct?
What does accountability mean for physical therapists in their professional conduct?
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Describe the significance of social responsibility within the physical therapy profession.
Describe the significance of social responsibility within the physical therapy profession.
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How does the pursuit of excellence benefit physical therapists professionally?
How does the pursuit of excellence benefit physical therapists professionally?
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What does altruism entail for a physical therapist in clinical practice?
What does altruism entail for a physical therapist in clinical practice?
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Study Notes
Ethics in Physical Therapy
- Ethics is derived from the Greek word "ethos" (character) and Latin "mores" (custom)
- Defines how individuals interact with each other, what’s good for the individual and society, and establishes the nature of duties of people towards themselves and each other.
- Ethics in physiotherapy is the moral code of conduct that defines the relationship between the therapist and the patient and the therapist and other healthcare professionals based on mutual respect and trust.
History of Ethics
- In the context of developing ethics, bioethics goes back to ancient times.
- Joined with the development of medicine and the medical profession, it goes back to the oath of Hippocrates.
- In 1803, a work called Medical Ethics by T. Percival was published, which the author sought a proper solution for the relationship between physician and patient.
- In 1948, the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man was created by the General Assembly of the United Nations as a reaction to the use of medical accomplishments in the genocide of millions of people.
- Bioethics emerged later as a new discipline. The biological sciences saw rapid development, leading to extraordinary technical progress in the 1960s, and the term “bioethics” was first used by oncologist van Rensselaer Potter.
Importance of Ethics
- Ethics builds public trust and makes people feel better about their professions.
- Ethical businesses generally perform better than unethical businesses.
The Nature of Physical Therapy
- Physical therapy is provided by physical therapists to individuals and populations to develop, maintain, and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan.
- This involves interaction between the physical therapist, patients, other health professionals, families, caregivers, and communities in a process where movement potential is examined, assessed, and goals are agreed upon using unique skills and knowledge.
- Treatment and Rehabilitation usually occur in places that may include, but are not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, private clinics, out-patient clinics, community settings, primary health care centers, and individual homes.
Scope of Practice
- The scope of practice is the are where a professional has the knowledge, skills, and experience to practice lawfully, safely, and effectively, in a way that meets the standards and does not pose any danger to the public or to yourself.
- It involves, but is not limited to, diagnosing, prognosing, restoring, correcting, maintaining, and maximizing physical function, movement, performance, health, and quality of life, and preventing, minimizing, and mitigating the effects of disease, injury, congenital abnormalities, and other health conditions during the patient lifespan.
- The Physical therapist’s scope of practice will change and the practice of experienced therapists often becomes more focused and specialized than that of newly registered colleagues. This might be due to specialization in a certain area or a particular group, and also includes management, education, or research roles.
Examples of Physical Therapy Scope of Practice
- Examining individuals (history, system review, and tests and measures) to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention within the physical therapist's scope of practice.
- Conducting evaluations to interpret findings, establish a diagnosis and prognosis, and develop a plan of care to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
- Treating impairment and functional limitation by designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic interventions.
- Preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life.
- Engaging in consultation, education, and research as a part of the scope of practice.
- Public health strategies, supervising and delegating to others, leading, managing, teaching, and research.
Qualifications of a Physical Therapist
- Knowledge - Physical therapists must have a good average of knowledge in different sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, pathology, biomechanics, basic sciences of physical therapy), in addition to all modalities of physical therapy.
- Communication skills - Must have skill of communication with other members of the medical profession to achieve medical team goals.
- Teamwork - Must be able to cooperate with the medical team for the benefit of the patient.
- Time Respect - Must respect their work timetable, clinic, and private cases.
- **Honesty **- Must be honest, telling the truth, not cheating or stealing, and concerned with opinion, statement, job, service, practice, etc.
- Patience - Must have the ability to bear delay, annoyance, or suffering from patients and others without complaining.
- Tact - Must have the ability to say or do the right thing at the right time with patients and others.
- Creation - Must have the ability to create a plan to solve the patient's complaint.
- **Enthusiasm **
- Desire to help - Must have the desire to help others and patients to achieve the benefits of the treatment.
- **Power of observation **- Must be a good observer to pick up the patient's problem at the first look and visit, also observe any unusual changes or new symptoms revealed during application of treatment modalities.
- Emotional State - Must control their emotional reactions toward patients, i.e. they can show sympathy with patient's problems but not become entangled.
- Physical fitness and endurance - Must be physically fit to meet the demands of their profession as well as have the endurance to tolerate long hours and the needs of their work.
- Follow code of ethics - Differentiate between clinical and ethical decision making.
Professionalism
- Social Responsibility - Must participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally.
- **Professional Duty ** - Fulfils their legal and professional obligations, have primary responsibility for treatment, supervision, and research.
- Excellence - Enhance their experience through the lifelong acquisition and improvement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors, and achieve and maintain professional competence.
- Compassion and Caring - Act with respect toward each person regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, social or economic status, health condition or disability. Collaborates with patients to empower them in health care decisions.
- Integrity - Demonstrates integrity with patients, families, colleagues, students, and research participants.
- Accountability - Obey laws and regulations, and must be accountable for making correct professional decisions within their scope of practice and level of experience. Communicate with, collaborate with, or refer to colleagues or other health care professionals when necessary.
- Altruism - Act in the best interests of patients over their own interests.
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This quiz explores the principles of ethics specifically within the context of physical therapy. It covers the historical development of ethical standards in healthcare and the importance of mutual respect and trust in the therapist-patient relationship. Gain insights into how ethics shapes interactions in the medical profession.
