What a dynamic House of Delegates!  When was the last time you were able to sit in a room with 400 people and craft a document that would impact your profession for years to come?
That is what this year’s House of Delegates did with success in the passing of the new Code of Ethics document for the profession.  After hours of significant, stimulating dialogue the House of Delegates passed the expanded version of the Code of Ethics with amendments from the floor.
 
As I think of what goes on in this House of governance, I can only wonder why Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants do not feel they can make a difference or feel that the actions of the House of Delegates do not impact their clinical practice.  The Code of Ethics document elevated to shall statements instead of should documents will result in all Physical Therapists being held accountable to a higher standard.  This document will be applicable to all Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.