The physiatrist shall attempt to participate in research and to strive for the scientific and scholarly betterment of the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. When involved in human research and experimentation, the physiatrist shall respect the rights of the participants and shall obtain informed consent and abide by the rules of the affiliated institution as well as conform to the principles of human decency and the Nuremberg laws. Data derived from research should be accurately presented. Research results should not be publicized until after the data has been subjected to appropriate peer review.
Plagiarism is unethical.
Appropriate attribution should be provided. The physiatrist shall encourage, cooperate with and assist scholarly endeavors by others within the field through discussion, debate and criticism as is appropriate. Guide to the Ethical Practice of Orthopedic Surgery, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 1990. American Academy of Neurology, Code of Professional Conduct, Neurology 1993, vol. American Association of Neurological Surgeons Code of Ethics.