Ley 528 de 1999 | Ley 528 de 1999 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 528 de 1999

This provision identifies Law 528 of 1999 and states that it regulates the practice of physiotherapy and professional ethics.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 528 de 1999
Version
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Language
es
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This provision identifies Law 528 of 1999 and states that it regulates the practice of physiotherapy and professional ethics. This provision defines physiotherapy as a health profession with university training and describes its main purpose and scope. The article sets ethical principles for physiotherapy practice in Colombia and requires physiotherapists to act with dignity, scientific grounding, prior assessment, confidentiality, independence, quality, and ongoing updating. This article defines what counts as the practice of physiotherapy under the law. Para ejercer fisioterapia en Colombia, la persona debe acreditar formación e idoneidad, presentar el título y obtener la Tarjeta Profesional.

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