Professional Ethics in Athletic Training 2nd Edition

Capture the ethical clarity every clinician needs with Professional Ethics in Athletic Training, 2nd Edition by Gretchen Schlabach and Kimberly Peer. This essential guide speaks directly to athletic trainers, sports medicine professionals, and students who face complex, real-world decisions on and off the field.

Grounded in contemporary practice, the book delivers clear frameworks for ethical decision-making, practical case studies, and guidance on confidentiality, informed consent, professional boundaries, and return-to-play dilemmas. Readers will find balanced discussions of legal considerations, interprofessional collaboration, and cultural competency—tools that make ethical reasoning repeatable and defensible in high-pressure clinical environments.

What sets this 2nd Edition apart is its emphasis on actionable strategies: step-by-step approaches to resolving conflicts, communication techniques for athletes and families, and guidance for maintaining professionalism across educational, collegiate, and clinical settings. Whether you’re preparing for certification, supervising care in schools, or leading a sports medicine team, the book strengthens your ability to protect patient welfare while upholding the profession’s standards.

Accessible, authoritative, and immediately applicable, this volume is ideal for athletic trainers in the United States, Canada, and professionals internationally seeking current best practices in sports medicine ethics. Add Professional Ethics in Athletic Training, 2nd Edition to your professional library to sharpen judgment, build trust with patients and colleagues, and confidently navigate the ethical challenges of modern athletic care. Order now to elevate your ethical practice.

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