Introduction to Physiotherapy Practice Questions and Graded Answers,
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WEEK 1 - WEEK 1
Overview of the professional qualities expected from physiotherapists. (Part 1) - "Patients
or clients trust practitioners because they believe that, In addition to being competent,
practitioners not taking advantage of them and will display qualities such integrity, truthfulness,
dependability and compassion".
Clinical reasoning (Including evidence-based practice): The process by which practitioners
interact with clients to collect information, identify main problems, generate goals and determine
the optimal treatment plan based on EBP.
Ethical reasoning: The decision-making process where practitioners make judgements on what is
morally right by weighing the benefits of their actions and their potential consequences.
Overview of the professional qualities expected from physiotherapists. (Part 2) - Ethical
principles - 1) Patient autonomy (self-determination): Respecting the ability of a person to
make choices about treatment and for those choices to be respected.
2) Beneficence (do good): act in a way as to provide a benefit or improve the well-being of those
we provide care for.
3) Non-maleficence (do no harm): Do nothing that will harm or injure the clients in our care.
4) Justice (fairness): Dictates that clients should have equal access to services and should be
distributed fairly.
Describe community attributes of health professionals (including physiotherapists) - • The
community expects practitioners to have the skills (knowledge, technical skills) related to the
discipline
, • Expectations regarding being:
- Trustworthy
- Up to date ( = competent)
- Abide by ethical and professional standards
• Criminal record checks
Describe community expectations of health professionals (including physiotherapists) - •
Honest and integrity.
• The strength of the character to resist opportunities for exploration (e.g. financial or sexual
exploitation.
• Respect for the personal and religious beliefs of others.
Describe how the practice of physiotherapy is regulated in Australia - Australian Health
Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Regulates physiotherapists within Australia providing registration in order to work and treat
clients.
Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA)
- Branch of AHPRA that deals specifically with Physiotherapists.
Council of NSW
- Deals with Physiotherapists at even more a local level.
All these professional regulations ensure which physiotherapists are registered and are suitable to
practise and treat clients.
Outline the role and responsibilities of physiotherapy agencies in Australia, specifically the PBA.
- Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA):
Primary role: Protect the health and safety of the public/Regulation of PT and students
- Regulates the PT profession (including students)
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WEEK 1 - WEEK 1
Overview of the professional qualities expected from physiotherapists. (Part 1) - "Patients
or clients trust practitioners because they believe that, In addition to being competent,
practitioners not taking advantage of them and will display qualities such integrity, truthfulness,
dependability and compassion".
Clinical reasoning (Including evidence-based practice): The process by which practitioners
interact with clients to collect information, identify main problems, generate goals and determine
the optimal treatment plan based on EBP.
Ethical reasoning: The decision-making process where practitioners make judgements on what is
morally right by weighing the benefits of their actions and their potential consequences.
Overview of the professional qualities expected from physiotherapists. (Part 2) - Ethical
principles - 1) Patient autonomy (self-determination): Respecting the ability of a person to
make choices about treatment and for those choices to be respected.
2) Beneficence (do good): act in a way as to provide a benefit or improve the well-being of those
we provide care for.
3) Non-maleficence (do no harm): Do nothing that will harm or injure the clients in our care.
4) Justice (fairness): Dictates that clients should have equal access to services and should be
distributed fairly.
Describe community attributes of health professionals (including physiotherapists) - • The
community expects practitioners to have the skills (knowledge, technical skills) related to the
discipline
, • Expectations regarding being:
- Trustworthy
- Up to date ( = competent)
- Abide by ethical and professional standards
• Criminal record checks
Describe community expectations of health professionals (including physiotherapists) - •
Honest and integrity.
• The strength of the character to resist opportunities for exploration (e.g. financial or sexual
exploitation.
• Respect for the personal and religious beliefs of others.
Describe how the practice of physiotherapy is regulated in Australia - Australian Health
Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Regulates physiotherapists within Australia providing registration in order to work and treat
clients.
Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA)
- Branch of AHPRA that deals specifically with Physiotherapists.
Council of NSW
- Deals with Physiotherapists at even more a local level.
All these professional regulations ensure which physiotherapists are registered and are suitable to
practise and treat clients.
Outline the role and responsibilities of physiotherapy agencies in Australia, specifically the PBA.
- Physiotherapy Board of Australia (PBA):
Primary role: Protect the health and safety of the public/Regulation of PT and students
- Regulates the PT profession (including students)
