Table 1 Items representing the phenomenon of ethical competence in the questionnaire (PECET)
From: Self-evaluated ethical competence of a practicing physiotherapist: a national study in Finland
Subscales | Abbreviated items |
|---|---|
Strength | 1. promote the best of the client 2. act as an advocate of the client 3. work in cooperation with various professional groups 4. act independently 5. take care of own well-being 6. work according to client needs, even if it conflicts with own values 7. work according to client needs, even if it conflicts with organization’s values 8. have the courage to discuss difficult topics 9. support a colleague 10. be brave by nature 11. take the responsibility that the client gets good care despite of insufficient resources 12. take responsibility for the actions |
Awareness | 1. succeed in interaction with client 2. listen to the client 3. recognize the ethical problem 4. recognize the needs of client 5. respect the obligation of secrecy 6. can settle in client’s position 7. take into account client’s social background 8. take into account client’s cultural background 9. take into account client’s opinion 10. respect client’s dignity 11. respect client’s individuality 12. respect client’s self-determination 13. know when doing ethically right 14. aware of own values 15. aware of own attitudes 16. know that working environment can have an impact in ethical decision-making 17. aware of possible pre-emption towards clients |
Skills | 1. professional activity is guided by the ethics guidelines 2. know laws governing professional activity 3. client understands the purpose of therapy 4. client understands the possible consequences of therapy 5. ask client’s informed consent 6. use experts in ethical problem solving 7. use literature in ethical problem solving 8. use support from colleagues 9. act as a responsible expert in work by keeping track of new knowledge 10. recognize limits as a professional 11. work in multiprofessional cooperation in accordance with ethical principles 12. express myself clearly 13. identify the ethical conflict 14. work evidence-based 15. justify therapy choices 16. identify the need to educate more in ethics issues 17. decide on the therapeutic content together with the client |
Will | 1. act according to ethical values 2. treat clients equally 3. promote the client’s best 4. tell the truth to the client 5. act confidentially 6. act according to what I think is right 7. commit to providing high quality care 8. work evidence-based 9. get educated in ethics 10. act evidence-based 11. work in multiprofessional cooperation in accordance with ethical principles 12. justify therapy choices 13. decide on the therapeutic content together with the client |