South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 101 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS
Article 7 - CODE OF ETHICS
Section 101-13 - Code of Ethics for Physical Therapists

Principle 1: Physical Therapists respect the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Principle 2: Physical Therapists comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy.

Principle 3: Physical Therapists accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgment.

Principle 4: Physical Therapists maintain and promote high standards for physical therapy practice, education, and research.

Principle 5: Physical Therapists seek remuneration for their services that is deserved and responsible.

Principle 6: Physical Therapists provide accurate information to the consumer about the profession and about those services they provide.

Principle 7: Physical Therapists accept the responsibility to protect the public and the profession from unethical, incompetent, or illegal acts.

Principle 8: Physical Therapists participate in efforts to address the health needs of the public.

Added by State Register Volume 24, Issue No. 5, eff May 26, 2000. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 2, eff February 27, 2009.