Code of ethics: principles for ethical leadership.

The code of ethics for a professional association incorporates values, principles, and professional standards. A review and comparative analysis of a 1934 pledge and codes of ethics from 1957, 1977, 1988, 1998, 2004, and 2011 for a health information management association was conducted. Highlights of some changes in the healthcare delivery system are identified as a general context for the codes of ethics.

Factors that influence the clinical decision making of novice and experienced physical therapists.

Background: The depth and breadth of prior experience informs clinical decision making in novice and experienced physical therapist clinicians.

Objectives: The aims of this research were to identify differences in clinical decision-making abilities and processes between novice and experienced physical therapist clinicians and to develop a model of the factors that influence clinical decision making.

Design: Qualitative research methods and grounded theory were used to gain insight into the factors and experiences that inform clinical decision making.

Novice and experienced physical therapist clinicians: a comparison of how reflection is used to inform the clinical decision-making process.

Background: Prior experience informs clinical decision making and shapes how reflection is used by novice and experienced physical therapist clinicians.

Objectives: The aims of this research were: (1) to determine the types and extent of reflection that informs the clinical decision-making process and (2) to compare the use of reflection to direct and assess clinical decisions made by novice and experienced physical therapists.

Design: Qualitative research methods using grounded theory were used to gain insight into how physical therapists use reflection to inform clinical decision making.

HIPAA: a few years later.

This article addresses the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) several years after implementation. The rationale for HIPAA and a clarification of key terms, including covered entities, personal health information, and designated record sets, is reviewed. The impact of HIPAA at work, including increased cost and the complexities of educating employees and patients is assessed.

Attitudes toward genetic testing: gender, role, and discipline.

As a result of the Human Genome Project, genetic testing could result in the availability of detailed genetic information (presence of disease, genetic risk or predisposition to disease, and characteristics or traits) that can ultimately be used for healthcare-related decisions. This study explored whether gender, role, and professional discipline would influence attitudes toward genetic testing when making reproductive decisions, as interpreted by 2 roles--as a parent making decisions or as a professional giving advice. An original research instrument was administered to masters and doctoral genetics students, pediatric residents, and masters-level ministry students.