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    Physical therapy ethics / Donald L. Gabard, Mike W. Martin.

    • Title:Physical therapy ethics / Donald L. Gabard, Mike W. Martin.
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    • Author/Creator:Gabard, Donald L., 1946-
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Martin, Mike W., 1946-
    • Published/Created:Philadelphia, PA : F.A. Davis, ©2003.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Physical therapists--Professional ethics.
      Physical therapy--Moral and ethical aspects.
    • Medical Subjects: Physical Therapy Specialty--ethics.
      Ethics, Professional.
    • Description:xii, 260 pages ; 26 cm.
    • Summary:"Donald L. Gabard and Mike W. Martin's user-friendly text is an introduction to the professional ethical dilemmas that physical therapists routinely encounter. Stories drawn from real-life cases bring an interactive, practical perspective to ethical and philosophical concepts that might otherwise be difficult to grasp. Frequently referring to the APTA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct, this comprehensive book defines and identifies ethical dilemmas and paves the way toward analysis and resolution."--Jacket.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:0803610467 (pbk.)
    • Contents:Ch. 1. Professionalism and Ethics
      Ch. 2. Good Judgment and Moral Reasoning
      Ch. 3. Respect for Autonomy and Information Control
      Ch. 4. Caring for Patients
      Ch. 5. Respect for Persons and Diversity
      Ch. 6. Meaningful Life and Death
      Ch. 7. Honesty and Conflicts of Interest
      Ch. 8. Integrity and Wrongdoing
      Ch. 9. Justice and Access to Health Care
      Ch. 10. Leadership and Administration
      Ch. 11. Scientific Integrity and Experimentation
      App. I. APTA Code of Ethics
      App. II. APTA Guide for Professional Conduct
      App. III. APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
      App. IV. APTA Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant.
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