Week 1.5 Direct Access Educating the Public Flashcards
1
Q
what are the reasons direct access really matters to the public
A
quicker times, and speedy recovery
less cost and reduced need for healthcare services
better outcomes and higher satisfaction
2
Q
how does the diagnostic accuracy of PTs compare to ortho to other disciplines
A
ortho: best
then PT close behind
then others
3
Q
what happens at an initial evaluation
A
screening, eval, go over the POC, and goal setting, and interventions and education, all on day 1
4
Q
costs of PT
A
insurance covers some
some PT have out of pocket affordable prices
complimentary screening.
