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IntegrityIntegrity is steadfastadherence to high ethicalprinciples or professionalstandards; truthfulness,fairness, doing what yousay you will do, andâ€œspeaking forthâ€about why you do whatyou do.professional and interpersonal situations.5. Demonstrating high levels ofknowledge and skill in all aspects of theprofession.6. Using evidence consistently tosupport professional decisions.7. Demonstrating a tolerance forambiguity.8. Pursuing new evidence to expandknowledge.9. Engaging in acquisition of newknowledge throughout one’s professionalcareer.10. Sharing one’s knowledge withothers.11. Contributing to the development andshaping of excellence in all professionalroles.1. Abiding by the rules, regulations,and laws applicable to the profession.2. Adhering to the highest standards ofthe profession (practice, ethics,reimbursement, Institutional ReviewBoard [IRB], honor code, etc).3. Articulating and internalizing statedideals and professional values.4. Using power (including avoidanceof use of unearned privilege) judiciously.5. Resolving dilemmas with respect toa consistent set of core values.6. Being trustworthy.7. Taking responsibility to be anintegral part in the continuing
management of patients/clients.8. Knowing one’s limitations andacting accordingly.DefinitionSample IndicatorsCore ValuesIntegrity(Continued)9. Confronting harassment and biasamong ourselves and others.10. Recognizing the limits of one’sexpertise and making referralsappropriately.11. Choosing employment situationsthat are congruent with practice valuesand professional ethical standards.Professional DutyProfessional duty is thecommitment to meetingone’s obligations toprovide effective physicaltherapy services topatients/clients, to servethe profession, and topositively influence thehealth of society.12. Acting on the basis of professionalvalues even when the results of thebehavior may place oneself at risk.1. Demonstrating beneficence byproviding â€œoptimal careâ€.2. Facilitating each individual’sachievement of goals for function, health,and wellness.3. Preserving the safety, security andconfidentiality of individuals in allprofessional contexts.4. Involved in professional activitiesbeyond the practice setting.5. Promoting the profession ofphysical therapy.6. Mentoring others to realize their
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