What I knew before my research
Physical therapists and physicians have been partnering up for many years. Traditionally, people first go to a doctor about an injury to see what treatment options there are and then that doctor refers them to a physical therapist. However, over the last few years, many people are beginning to go straight to physical therapists because for some individuals, it is closer and cheaper depending on their insurance. Then, if the physical therapist thinks it is something more serious, they refer the patient to a physician for further examination.
My research is based off of the question:
How is the relationship between physical therapists and physicians changing?
My research is based off of the question:
How is the relationship between physical therapists and physicians changing?