APTA Code of Ethics Principles Corresponding to Core Values

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #1: Physical therapists shall respect the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals. (2)

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #2: Physical therapists shall be trustworthy and compassionate in addressing the rights and needs of patients/clients. (3)

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #3: Physical therapists shall be accountable for making sound professional judgments. (2)

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #4: Physical therapists shall demonstrate integrity in their relationships with patients/clients, families, colleagues, students, research participants, other health care providers, employers, payers, and the public. (1)

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #5: Physical therapists shall fulfill their legal and professional obligations. (2)

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #6: Physical therapists shall enhance their expertise through the lifelong acquisition and refinement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional behaviors. (1)

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #7: Physical therapists shall promote organizational behaviors and business practices that benefit patients/clients and society. (2)

Which Core Values correspond to Principle #8: Physical therapists shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally. (1)

Active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations, and actions of the physical therapist including self-regulation and other behaviors that positively influence patient/client outcomes, the profession and the health needs of society.

The primary regard for or devotion to the interest of patients/clients, thus assuming the fiduciary responsibility of placing the needs of the patient/client ahead of the physical therapist’s self interest.

The desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience; The concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others.

Physical therapy practice that consistently uses current knowledge and theory while understanding personal limits, integrates judgment and the patient/client perspective, embraces advancement, challenges mediocrity, and works toward development of new knowledge.

Steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or professional standards; truthfulness, fairness, doing what you say you will do, and “speaking forth” about why you do what you do.

The commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective physical therapy services to patients/clients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of society.

The promotion of a mutual trust between the profession and the larger public that necessitates responding to societal needs for health and wellness.