New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 20 - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 16.20.1.14 - CODE OF ETHICS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
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.
