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Board and federation urge students to use informed consent, communication to prevent boundary complaints
Summary
FSBPT materials and the board’s student Q&A emphasized informed consent, documentation and attention to power imbalance in physical therapy; students were encouraged to identify themselves as trainees, escalate supervision concerns, and report unsafe clinical placements.
During a panel of outreach and federation representatives and a long student Q&A, the board and invited speakers emphasized prevention of boundary violations and the practical steps students and clinicians should use to reduce complaints.
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) presented short educational videos and guidance aimed at students and early‑career clinicians on the risks inherent in hands‑on care. The federation materials described best practices for informed consent, chaperoning, and explaining hands‑on procedures clearly before…
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