TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Practicing a Hands-on Profession in a Hands-off World A1 - Kirsch, Nancy R. PY - 2024 T2 - Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach, 2nd Edition AB - Physical therapy is at its core a hands-on profession, It has become increasingly more challenging to practice safely and effectively when trust has been eroded by a few bad actors in health care who have made national headlines for sexual abuse. Our actions are guided by the foundation of the social contract between patient and clinician, Trust. In addition, regulations provide clear boundaries, and our professional behaviors are guided by our Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Conduct (Figure 8-1). SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/15 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1204608798 ER -