Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach, Second Edition

This unique case-based resource provides real-life ethical scenarios and dilemmas that build your expertise on this increasingly important topic

Carefully sel‎ected to encourage thinking and discussion, the cases in Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy provide a framework for quickly and accurately answering vital questions when it comes to professional ethics in a physical therapy setting like “What should I do?” and “How should I act?” In addition to addressing clinician-patient situations, it explains how to resolve issues within institutional and societal perspectives.

With content specifically designed to help students excel in their Professional Issues & Ethics Course, this updated guide covers everything you need to know, including::

• Healthcare ethics and professionalism
• Ethical risk factors
• Decision-making models for clinical practice
• Frameworks for different practice settings
• Protecting against moral injury in practice
• Practicing ethically in a “hands off” world
• Accountability and boundaries
• Professional relationships, responsibility, and self-regulation