N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.1.14 - CODE OF ETHICS
The New Mexico physical therapy board adopts the current New Mexico physical therapy and physical therapist assistant code of ethics as per Section 61-12D-13 L NMSA 1978.
[16.20.1.14 NMAC - N, 02-15-04; A, 1-12-08 ]
A. Physical therapists and
physical therapist assistants will honor the significance of patients and their
families' needs, rights, and dignity. When addressing patients' needs, rights,
and dignity, all will be adhered to with confidentiality and
compassion.
B. Physical therapists
and physical therapist assistants will make appropriate and well informed
decisions, regarding patient care, that are within their scope of
practice.
C. Physical therapists
and physical therapist assistants should avoid conflicts of interest that would
impact negatively on a patient's care.
D. Physical therapists and physical therapist
assistants will have integrity in all dealings with patients and others
associated with their care.
E.
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will fulfill all
professional duties, as required.
F. Physical therapists and physical therapist
assistants will seek new ways of improving patient care and encourage best
practice skills through continuing education and interaction with other
providers.
G. Physical therapists
and physical therapist assistants will participate in sound and reasonable
business practice.
H. Physical
therapists and physical therapist assistants will use proper utilization
practice patterns to meet the needs of those they serve.
Notes
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