A physical therapist receives a referral for a patient statu…
A physical therapist receives a referral for a patient status post CVA. The patient is wheelchair dependent and can only perform minimal self-care activities. The therapist believes that the patient can benefit from physical therapy services. However, the patient has indicated that they are content with their current condition and is not interested in physical therapy. After making the patient aware of the potential consequences of not participating, the therapist decides to discharge the patient. The ethical principle that BEST supports the therapist’s decision is: