2. Greek word
Ethos = custom, habit, character.
Not same as following the law
Not just accepting “whatsoever society accepts”.
Definition:well-founded standards of right and
wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do.
in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society,
fairness, or specific virtues.
It is a core of every day life
3.
4. 1. Selflessness –Public interest
2. Integrity- Do not come under any obligation
3. Objectivity-Decisions based on merit & evidence
4. Accountability-Accountable for actions & ready for
skepticism
5. Openness- Open & transparent
6. Honesty- Truthful
7. Leadership-Proactive in implementing the principle
MNEMOINICS: HAILOOS
7. Using uncaliberated equipments?
wax therapy for coccydynea ?
SWD for six month old infant?
Prescribing medicines ?
Reluctance to provide service to HIV+ individuals?
Sexual assault/harassment
Favourtism
8. 1 • Responsibility to patient
2
• Responsibilities to societies
3
• Responsibilities to profession.
9. Nonmaleficence =Do no harm
Beneficence = Benevolence ,Compassion,
Kindness
Justice = Treat fairly without violation of
rights
Resolve dilemmas
Trustworthiness
13. 1.Integrity –Professional, Personal,
Protect patient Bodily integrity,
Ensure confidentiality
Informed consent,
Involving patient in decision making
Paternalistic view – “Doctor knows best”-negated
2. Empathy
3.Respect for autonomy
4.Respect other professionals
5.Professional commitment
6.Social responsibility
14. • Respect the Right and dignity of all individuals.
• Being trustworthy.
• Obeying the laws and regulations.
• Exercise sound professional judgment.
• Maintain professional competence.
• Promote high standards in practice ,education and
research.
15. • Seek desirable and reasonable remuneration.
• Provide accurate & available information.
• Protect the public &profession from unethical,
incompetence illegal acts.
• Shall Endeavour to address the needs of society.
• Respect rights, knowledge and skills of colleagues and
other health care professional.
16. Use ethical framework to guide decision making
Address real, potential& perceived conflict of interest
Promote service in an ethical manner
Embrace Social Responsibility
Behave in a manner that values diversity.
Accept accountability for decisions and actions
17. Behave with honesty and respect for others.
Maintain professional deportment.
Respond constructively to changes affecting the
workplace.
Balance personal and professional demands.
Address physical, emotional and psychological factors
negatively impacting workplace performance.
Work within physiotherapy scope of practice and
personal level of competence.
20. He who practice
not for money
nor for caprice
but
out of compassion
for living being is the
“best among all”
----Charak Samhita
21. Physiotherapy Ethics by Donald L Gabard and Mike
W.Martin.
www.physiotherapyalberta.ca
www.physio-pedia.com/ethics
www.bioethics.msu.edu
www.bbc.co.uk/ethics
www.ethics.org.au
www.apta.org