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What is a core value associated with Standard #1 for physical therapist assistants?
What is a core value associated with Standard #1 for physical therapist assistants?
- Profitability
- Integrity (correct)
- Competitiveness
- Efficiency
Physical therapist assistants are allowed to discriminate against patients based on their personal biases.
Physical therapist assistants are allowed to discriminate against patients based on their personal biases.
False (B)
What should physical therapist assistants prioritize when making decisions regarding patient care?
What should physical therapist assistants prioritize when making decisions regarding patient care?
The best interests of patients and clients.
Physical therapist assistants must protect __________ patient and client information.
Physical therapist assistants must protect __________ patient and client information.
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Match the standards of practice with their descriptions:
Match the standards of practice with their descriptions:
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Standard #1: Respect for Individuals
- Physical therapist assistants must respect the dignity and rights of all individuals.
- Core Values: Compassion and Caring, Integrity.
- Actions should remain respectful towards everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, social or economic status, sexual orientation, health condition, or disability.
- Personal biases must be recognized, and discrimination is not acceptable in providing physical therapy services.
Standard #2: Trustworthiness and Compassion
- Physical therapist assistants are expected to be trustworthy and compassionate while addressing patient and client needs.
- Core Values: Altruism, Collaboration, Compassion and Caring, Duty.
- Prioritize the best interests of patients and clients over personal interests.
- Interventions should reflect compassionate behaviors that honor individual and cultural differences.
- Provide clear information regarding the interventions being administered to patients and clients.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information; disclose it only when permitted by law or required in collaboration with the physical therapist.
Standard #3: Sound Decision Making
- Physical therapist assistants must collaborate with physical therapists to make sound and legal decisions.
- Core Values: Collaboration, Duty, Excellence, Integrity.
- Decisions should always be objective and in the best interest of the patient or client across all practice settings.
- Guidance should be based on best practices related to physical therapy interventions.
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