062-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-2 - Ethical integrity

License and certificate holder's shall use the provisions contained in paragraphs (a) to (g) of this rule as guidelines for promoting ethical integrity and professionalism. Failure to comply with paragraphs (a) to (g) of this rule may be grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to W.S. 33-25-111.

(a) A license or certificate holder shall respect the rights and dignity of all patient's and provide compassionate care.

(i) A license or certificate holder shall recognize individual differences with patient's and shall respect and be responsive to those differences.

(ii) A license or certificate holder shall be guided by concern for the physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic welfare of patient's.

(b) A license or certificate holder shall exercise sound judgment and act in a trustworthy manner in all aspects of physical therapy practice. Regardless of practice setting, the physical therapist shall maintain the ability to make independent judgments. A license or certificate holder shall strive to effect changes that benefit the patient.

(c) A license or certificate holder shall only seek compensation that is reasonable for the physical therapy services delivered. A license or certificate holder shall never place the license or certificate holder's own financial interests above the welfare of the license or certificate holder's patient's. A license or certificate holder, regardless of the practice setting, shall safeguard the public from unethical and unlawful business practices.

(d) A license or certificate holder shall not influence a patient or the patient's family to utilize, purchase, or rent any equipment based on the direct or indirect financial interests of the licensee. Recommendations of equipment must be based solely on the therapeutic value of that equipment to the patient. A licensee who owns or has a direct financial interest in an equipment or supply company must disclose the financial interest to the patient if the licensee sells or rents, or intends to sell or rent, to the patient.

(e) A license or certificate holder shall ensure the patient's rights to participate fully in their care, including the patient's right to select the physical therapy provider, regardless of the practice setting.

(f) A license or certificate holder shall respect the rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues and other health care professionals.

(g) A license or certificate holder shall safeguard the public from underutilization or overutilization of physical therapy services.

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062-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-2

Adopted, Eff. 5/12/2015.