RT Book, Section
A1 Kirsch, Nancy R.
SR Print(0)
ID 1151751265
T1 Professional Relationships
T2 Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach
YR 2018
FD 2018
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071823333
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1151751265
RD 2024/04/24
AB Physical  therapists  (PTs)  are  an  integral  part  of  the  healthcare  team.  While  all  PTs  recognize  that  they  are  ultimately  responsible  for  their  actions,  PTs  never  practice  in  isolation.  Professional  relationships  between  therapists  and  PT  assistants  and  other  healthcare  providers  and  healthcare  administrators  are  crucial  to  the  safe  and  effective  delivery  of  healthcare.  Working  as  part  of  a  team  requires  mutual  respect  and  trust,  two  virtues  that  are  common  to  all  healthcare  providers.  As  part  of  professional  training,  students  are  often  required  to  work  in  a  group  to  become  accustomed  to  participating  in  effective  group  process.  These  groups  are  in  an  intraprofessional  setting,  PTs  and  PTAs,  as  well  as  have  opportunities  to  engage  in  interprofessional  education  (IPE)  and  ultimately  interprofessional  practice  (IPP).  Professional  relationships  require  good  communication  and  a  willingness  to  listen,  absorb,  and  consider  other  viewpoints.