N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.1.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024
Section 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.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.1.14

16.20.1.14 NMAC - N, 02-15-04; A, 1-12-08
Amended, New Mexico Register, Volume XXV, Issue 18, September 30, 2014, eff. 9/30/2014