D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6714

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-6714 - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

6714.1

A physical therapist shall protect the patient's right to privacy by not divulging confidential information without consent of the patient or guardian unless required by law or unless, in the judgment of the physical therapist, the information is need to protect the patient or the community.

6714.2

A physical therapist shall provide information about fees upon request by the patient.

6714.3

A physical therapist who has information of illegal or unsafe practice of physical therapy shall promptly report the information to the Board.

6714.4

Any holder of a license under this chapter or any person authorized to practice physical therapy or to perform physical therapy functions under this chapter shall comply with the standards of ethical and professional conduct established by the American Physical Therapy Association, as they may be amended or republished from time to time.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6714

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 945, 954 (February 12, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 2607 (April 4, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 6451 (June 25, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 1035 (February 2, 2007)