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Transitioning to Practice in Ontario: Learning Modules

Module 5: Boundaries and Consent

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October 25, 2024

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Module 5:
Boundaries and Consent

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Thank you for watching Module 5 – Boundaries and Consent in the Transitioning to Practice in Ontario learning series. Please take some time to reflect on what you learned by answering the questions below. You can check your answers at the end. We have also linked some helpful resources at the bottom to help support ongoing learning.

In patient care settings, “boundaries” are:(Required)
“Consent” involves:(Required)
Failure to establish appropriate boundaries and gain consent can result in:(Required)
“I’m going to perform a procedure on your left leg, okay?” is sufficient to confirm consent has been received.(Required)
Before starting treatment, the PT explains the procedure then asks the patient if they agree to proceed. The patient responds with a sigh, then closes their eyes. Because the patient did not specifically say “no,” this is an example of non-verbal, implied consent.(Required)
“Consent is a conversation – not just a signed form.”(Required)
When a breach of a professional boundary occurs during treatment:(Required)

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