Sync Week 1 Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of “screening” by the physical therapist?
To decide whether a referral to another provider is warranted
What is important to always ask in your evaluations?
Is there anything else going on that you want to tell me about today?
What are the 5 domains of the social determinants of health?
Education access and quality
Health care access and quality
Neighborhood and built environment
Social and community context
Economic stability
According to the work of Childs, student PTs demonstrated LOWER knowledge levels in the management of MSK conditions compared to general practitioners?
False
Who are the leading professions when it comes to managing MSK conditions?
Orthopedic surgeons
PTs with OCS
PTs without OCS