PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN

PHYSICAL THERAPY
(Law , Ethics & Administration)
BY:
DR HINA SAEED KHAN
DPT (DOW), M. Sc P.T (LNH)
Lecturer IQRA UNIVERSITY
LITERATRE
SORCE
THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST
AS PROFESSIONAL
WHAT DOES PROFESSIONAL
MEANS
?????
A commitment to the highest standards
of excellence in the practice and in the
generation and distribution of
knowledge.
Although your job is not easy…
• Professionalism is a term which embodies
numerous qualities of Physiotherapist as
Public Servants.
It has been described by The American
Board of Internal Medicine as :

“Constituting those attitudes and behaviors

that serve to maintain patient interest
above physician Self-interest”
 And sometimes your job seems impossible…

It does not excuse you from being unprofessional.

• A commitment to sustain the interests and
welfare of patients (and the community).

• A commitment to be responsive to the health

needs of society.
CORE VALUES OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Critical Elements of Professionalism for Physical Therapists
 Accountability
Is required at many levels:
individual patients, society and
the profession
It is an active acceptance of :
• The responsibility for the diverse roles and
obligations of the physical therapist including
self-regulation and other behaviors that
positively influence patient/client outcomes
 Main Characteristics of Professional Conduct

Altruism
Is the essence of professionalism. The best
interest of the patients, not self-interest, is
the rule.
It is the primary regard for devotion to the
interest of patients, thus placing the needs of
the patient ahead of the physical therapist's
self interest
 COMPASSION/CARING
• It is the concern, empathy, and
consideration for the needs and values of
others
 Excellence
entails an effort to exceed normal
expectations and make a commitment to
life-long learning
• EXCELLENCE is, physical therapy practice that
consistently uses current knowledge and theory
while understanding personal limits, integrates
judgment and the patients perspective,
advancement, challenges and works toward
development of new knowledge.
 INTEGRITY
• is the 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 consistent regard for the highest
standards of behaviour and refusal to
violate one’s personal and
professional codes.
 PROFESSIONAL DUTY
is the free acceptance of a
commitment to service.
• DUTY is the commitment to meeting one's
obligations to provide effective physical
therapy services to individual patients, to
serve the profession and to positively influence
the health of society.
 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
• is the promotion of a mutual trust between the
profession and the larger public that
necessitates responding to societal needs for
health and wellness.
• Respect for others like patients and their families,
other physician and professional colleagues such
as nurses, medical students, residents,
subspecialty fellows
 CHARACTERISTICS WHICH
DETERMINE THE INCOMPETENCE
OR NON-PROFESSIONALISM
• Inability to express or communicate a preference or choice.
• Inability to understand one’s situation and its consequences.
• Inability to understand relevant information.
• Inability to give a (rational) reason.
• Inability to give risk/benefit related reasons.
• Inability to reach a reasonable decision.
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
– Self learner
– Self awareness: enquires into own competence, Emotional awareness and Self confidence
– Self regulation
• Self care
• Self control
• Personal time management
– Motivation
• Achievement drive
• Commitment
• initiative
– Career choice
How can it be taught?
1.ROLE MODELING
2. Role Plays
3. Small group discussions
 Summary
• Professionalism should be part of the formal
curriculum.
• Professionalism must be taught and
evaluated.
• Professionalism must be relevant to the
society.
THANK YOU