Ethics and Laws in Physical Therapy PDF

Ethics and laws in physical therapy Prof.Dr. Ibrahim Hamoda  ‫الشؤيت‬ ‫الشيادة والتويز هحليا وعالويا في هجال العالج الطبيعي والبحج العلوي والخذهت‬ ‫الوجتوعيت‬  ‫الشسالت‬ ‫تهذف الكليت الى اعذاد كىادس هؤ...

Ethics and laws in physical therapy Prof.Dr. Ibrahim Hamoda  ‫الشؤيت‬ ‫الشيادة والتويز هحليا وعالويا في هجال العالج الطبيعي والبحج العلوي والخذهت‬ ‫الوجتوعيت‬  ‫الشسالت‬ ‫تهذف الكليت الى اعذاد كىادس هؤهلت قادسة على تقذين الشعايت الصحيت الوتويزة‬ ‫للوشضى في هجال العالج الطبيعي ورلك هن خالل بشناهج علوي هتطىس وتذسيب‬ ‫اكلينيكي هتقذم وكزلك تشجيع االبتكاس واجشاء البحىث العلويت الوتويزة هوا يسهن في‬ ‫خذهت الوجتوع الوحلي والذولي‬ Patient and Client in a Physiotherapist’s Practice Generally, the ethical aspect of relations between a therapist and a person undergoing therapy is realized in three basic configurations.  The first of them (i) a therapist–a patient, is being increasingly often questioned in liberal cultures due to its strict nature and whenever possible, a patient is not only granted the right to the conscious participation in the therapeutic process but also able with a power to control that therapeutic process to a certain degree. As a result, the traditionally hierarchical social relationship has been transformed into an unrestricted relation (ii) a therapist–a client. In this case, both sides of the relation are searching for an efficient interpretation (iii) an analyst–an analysis : the most rarely occurring one and technically happens most often within the frames of its primary environment  Therefore, the change in the attitude towards the person undergoing the therapy is the answer to modern trends not only in physiotherapy. Values in the Code of Ethics of a Physiotherapist 7 Core Values for Your PT Practice  Values in the Code of Ethics of a Physiotherapist 1. Care The basic value, constituting the axiological basis in the job of a physiotherapist, is care.  2. Professionalism This will serve as a set of standards a practice can continuously refer to in order to ensure consistent, high-quality care and patient satisfaction , the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA) has established a code of ethics to support efficient patient care and protect a practice from legal complications.  3. Responsibility Responsibility in this approach consists in bearing responsibility by a physiotherapist for the choice of the objective measures  4. Fairness fairness is the value that defines the boundaries of safe and acceptable performance of physiotherapeutic services.  5. Professional Integrity Physiotherapists should act in a way that strengthens professional integrity both within the profession and outside it.  6. Respect Thus, a physiotherapist respects a client who has a similar attitude to the issues of health and therapy. He or she also respects a colleague who has a similar view on the adopted therapeutic method  7. Dignity is a quality belonging to all humans  8. Autonomy Nevertheless, physiotherapists should also be guaranteed independence while performing their services. It allows them to approach their profession creatively, adapting only to the needs of a patient/client and possibilities of their realisation (substantive, formal or technical).  7 Core Values for Your PT Practice 1. Accountability The first core value PT professionals must adopt to achieve top-tier patient care is accountability. Accountability refers to how physical therapists accept the ongoing responsibility of various roles, actions, and obligations within the practice. Taking responsibility for these various factors includes practicing self-regulation and other personal behaviors that can contribute to positive patient outcomes. and seeking and responding to patient feedback (negative and positive).  2. Altruism Altruism refers to an inherent concern for the happiness and well- being of others. As with any healthcare setting, physical therapy patients should always feel that their needs and satisfaction are a priority for the practice they visit. By practicing altruism, physical therapists prioritize the devotion to patient interests and care over their personal interests. This includes designing treatment programs &interventions that will benefit each client’s individual needs.  3. Compassion and Caring Each and every patient will present unique diagnosis and treatment needs. No matter what condition or situation your patient is going through, PTs must always run a practice in a compassionate and caring manner. Practice professionals should always attempt to identify with patients and remain compassionate with their specific diagnosis and treatment needs. Maintain this caring energy by expressing empathy and consideration for the patient to ensure a sense of comfort while in your location.  4. Excellence No single successful physical therapy practice has gotten to where they are without practicing excellence. Excellence is a practice taken by physical therapists to use their current skills and knowledge constantly while embracing ongoing professional development and patient perspective to create an exceptional patient experience. Over time, PT professionals are expected to keep up with changing industry best practices and accompanying tools to challenge mediocrity and demonstrate ongoing excellence to patients.  5. Integrity Whether you're discussing day-to-day life or physical therapy core values, failing to practice integrity can be one of the more harmful things you can do for your practice. Integrity refers to loyalty to high ethical standards and procedures, ensuring fairness, remaining honest, and following through on established commitments. A PT professional with high integrity will take responsibility for their actions in the workplace and carefully set boundaries on how they speak with both patients and coworkers to ensure universal practice positivity.  6. Professional Duty In the profession of physical therapy, every employer and employee shares a professional duty to the customers or patients they serve. As a PT, you have the professional duty to uphold a commitment to providing quality treatment services to clients and patients. With thousands of physical therapists across the globe maintaining a professional responsibility.  7. Social Responsibility Social responsibility refers to an ethical obligation that requires PT providers to use their knowledge and services to create a beneficial change through advocacy. PTs are socially contracted to improve the quality of health for everyone who walks through their doors.  ‫االستار الذكتىس‬ ‫ابشاهين حوىدة‬ ‫الوششف االكاديوي لبشناهج العالج الطبيعي‬