RT Book, Section A1 Kirsch, Nancy R. SR Print(0) ID 1204608798 T1 Practicing a Hands-on Profession in a Hands-off World T2 Professional Issues and Ethics in Physical Therapy: A Case-Based Approach, 2nd Edition YR 2024 FD 2024 PB McGraw Hill PP New York, NY SN 9781264285426 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1204608798 RD 2024/10/15 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).