One of the most important guiding ethical principles is autonomy, the embodiment of respect for individuals. Autonomy means we must involve patients in their own care, valuing and respecting the right of the individual to make a choice about their care and the responsibility of the physical therapist to provide accurate and complete information to help the patient make an informed decision.
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Ethics in Practice: How Informed Is Your Patient's Consent?
Date: November 1, 2022
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Column
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