Mastering Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Guide

Written by renowned author Nancy Kirsch, this comprehensive resource presents real-life ethical scenarios and dilemmas to enhance your expertise in professional ethics in physical therapy.

The carefully selected cases in Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy are designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion, providing a framework for quickly and accurately answering vital questions in a physical therapy setting. These questions include:

• What should I do in a difficult situation?
• How should I act in accordance with professional ethics?

Beyond clinician-patient situations, this guide explains how to resolve issues within institutional and societal perspectives, ensuring you’re equipped to tackle complex ethical challenges.

Comprehensive Coverage of Essential Topics

This updated guide covers everything you need to know to excel in your Professional Issues & Ethics Course, including:

• Healthcare ethics and professionalism
• Ethical risk factors and how to mitigate them
• 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 in physical therapy
• Professional relationships, responsibility, and self-regulation

A Logical and Easy-to-Follow Structure

The book is divided into two sections: Ethics for the Physical Therapist provides foundational material, while Types of Ethical Decisions: Case Analysis applies ethical decision-making tools to relevant cases. These sections integrate seamlessly, allowing you to read them together or separately.

Stay ahead in your professional development with Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy, the ultimate resource for physical therapy students and professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in ethical practice.

Publication details:

publisher: McGraw Hill LLC

Publication date: November 17, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781264285426, 9781264285433