Ethical Dx of Therapy Practice Sheri L. Bjork, PT, MBA
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Patient Scenarios Disclaimer The scenarios in this course are a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of this author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual patients, therapists, business establishments, events or location is entirely coincidental.
Nickels, McHugh, McHugh. Making an Ethical Decision Is it Legal? Is it Balanced? How does it make you feel?
Is It Legal? Statutory Law Administrative Agencies
Statutory Law Written law Federal & State Legislative enactments Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act Title 3, Subtitle H, Chapter 453, Occupations Code August _Act_2006.pdfhttp:// _Act_2006.pdf
Administrative Agencies Branches of the government created by Congress Power to issue rules, regulations, & orders Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Rules Last publication June _currentrules.pdfhttp:// _currentrules.pdf
ECPTPTE Physical Therapy Act – _2006.pdfhttp:// _2006.pdf Physical Therapy Rules – rentrules.pdfhttp:// rentrules.pdf
Is It Balanced? Professional Ethics Codes Professional Standards Facility Policies & Procedures Facility Mission Statement Others
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Professional Code of Ethics Not all therapists are members of the professional association. Are the ethical codes binding even if a therapist is not a member? Does each member agree with the Code of Ethics? What happens when professional codes conflict?
Moral Judgment--Balancing Patient rights & goals Physician orders/professional evaluation Values Religious/philosophical perception
Patient Rights Informed consent Respect for privacy Protect confidential information
Physician Order(s) Looking out for the patient’s well being Physician duty to uphold the Hippocratic Oath Professional Standard/Practice
Values/Religion/Philosophical Perceptions Quality Goals How?
Balancing? Am I acting fairly? Would I want to be treated this way? Is it a win-win situation?
Decision Making Legal documents –PT Practice Act & Rules Professional documents –Code of Ethics –Standards of Practice Moral judgment –Patient rights & values –Your values & philosophies –Others values & philosophies
How does it make you feel? Would I be able to discuss my actions with an immediate supervisor? Company client? How would I feel if my decision was announced on the evening news?