Professional Issues and Ethics In Physical Therapy provides real-life ethical scenarios and dilemmas that build expertise in this increasingly important topic. Employing a case-based approach, the book teaches students and clinicians how to apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations. Carefully selected to encourage thinking and discussion, the cases provide a framework for quickly and accurately answering vital questions when it comes to professional ethics in a physical therapy setting like "What should I do?" and "How should I act?" With content specifically designed to help students excel in their Professional Issues and Ethics Course, this updated guide covers: Healthcare ethics and professionalism, Ethical risk factors, Decision-making models for clinical practice, Frameworks for different practice settings, Protecting against moral injury in practice, Practicing ethically in a "hands off" world, Accountability and boundaries, Professional relationships, responsibility, and self-regulation In addition to addressing clinician-patient situations, Professional Issue and Ethics in Physical Therapy explains how to resolve issues within institutional and societal perspectives. This essential resource provides a much-needed guide to approaching the uncertainty of ethical decision-making.