PCE Ethics and Professionalism

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from a patient?

Accepted Answer

To ensure patient understanding and voluntary agreement

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To protect the physiotherapist from legal action

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To document the treatment procedure

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To confirm the patient's diagnosis

Question 2

What should a physiotherapist do if a patient refuses treatment?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's decision and document it

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Insist on continuing the treatment

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Refer the patient to another physiotherapist immediately

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Discontinue all communication with the patient

Question 3

What is the role of confidentiality in physiotherapy practice?

Accepted Answer

To maintain patient trust and protect private information

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To allow easy sharing of information with colleagues

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To comply with clinic policies on documentation

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To improve communication with other healthcare providers

Question 4

What action should a physiotherapist take if they suspect a colleague of unethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to the appropriate authority

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Ignore the behavior to avoid conflict

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Confront the colleague in front of patients

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Discuss the issue informally with patients

Question 5

How should a physiotherapist handle a conflict of interest in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict and ensure patient care is not compromised

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Prioritize personal benefits over patient care

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Avoid informing the patient about the conflict

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Delegate the case to another professional without explanation

Question 6

What is the key ethical principle involved in providing equal treatment to all patients?

Accepted Answer

Justice

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence