The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) expects physical therapists to:

1. Respect the rights and dignity of all individuals
2. Comply with the laws and regulations governing the practice of physical therapy in the country in which they practice
3. Accept responsibility for the exercise of sound judgement
4. Provide honest, competent and accountable professional services
5. Provide quality services
6. Be entitled to a just and fair level of remuneration for their services
7. Provide accurate information to patients/clients, to other agencies and the community about physical therapy and the services physical therapists provide
8. Contribute to the planning and development of services which address the health needs of the community

An appendix to WCPT Ethical Principles is available.

Download Declaration of Principle: Ethical Principles (includes appendix to WCPT Ethical Principles)

• The term patient/client is used in this document as a generic term to refer to individuals and groups of individuals who can benefit from physical therapy interventions/treatments.

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