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The Anatomy of Professionalism in Physical
Therapy:
A Shared Value System
Susan S. Deusinger, PT, Ph.D.
Summary – The purpose of this article is to capture the
core elements of professionalism as they specifically relate to Physical Therapy
(PT). A consensus conference of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
shows a high degree of overlap with other health professions, regarding these
elements: accountability, altruism, caring/compassion, duty, excellence,
integrity and respect. Three challenges specific to PT are 1) a need to raise
the consumer’s perception of the importance of movement as a vehicle for health;
2) to meet APTA’s newly expressed expectation of social responsibility; and 3)
for physical therapists to achieve recognition as primary care practitioners in
the hierarchy of health care systems.
V23-3-31
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