Those basic values contained in the Ethical Code of Conduct for Physiotherapists include care, professionalism, responsibility, fairness, professional integrity, respect for the dignity and autonomy of a patient/client.
The standard definition of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) is "systematically developed statements to assist practitioners and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific circumstances".
Guidelines are designed to support the decision-making processes in patient care.
The Standard of Care is defined as a diagnostic and treatment process that a clinician should follow for a certain type of patient, injury or clinical circumstance.
Legally, the standard of care recognizes the way in which an average, prudent healthcare provider in any given community would practice.