Plan of Care Flashcards
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What is the radiologic report
A
- Attempts to link radiologic signs with patient Hx & exam
- Provides a standard of comparison with previous exam
- Permanent record
- Provides important indications & contraindications for medical intervention
- Research
- Communication b/w healthcare professionals
2
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Components of the report
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- Heading
- Clinical information: brief summary of relevant data in the Hx, physical exam, & lab studies
- Findings: ABCs search pattern = 4 paragraphs
- Conclusion/impression: Dx is reported
- Recommendations (addition images needed)
- Signature
3
Q
Use of radiologist diagnosis related to physical therapy diagnoses
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- Radiologist creates the pathoanatomical Dx
- PT will use this Dx to inform the PT Dx, prognosis, & treatment plan
- Example: Radiologist = Dx of OA and PT Dx = LE pain, weakness, inability to fully extend the knee causing…
4
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Questions related to imaging in physical therapy intervention
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- What barriers to normal movement might exist at the joint?
- Which interventions for restoring movement are safe & appropriate at any given point in a patient’s rehabilitation?
- How much stress applied to healing tissues will promote the return of normal function w/o comprising optimal healing?
- Where should the limb be stabilized to avoid movement at a fracture site?
- How much WBing is safe currently?
- What is the stage of healing of the involved disorder?
