| Professionalism in Physical Therapy History, Practice, and Development | | | Author:
| Swisher, Laura Lee (Dolly)
Page, Catherine G. | | ISBN: | 978-1-4557-3492-4 | | Publication Date: | Feb 2005 | | Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
| | Imprint: | Saunders | | Book Format: | Online resource | | List Price: | USD $54.95 | Book Description:
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- Develops and defines principles and concepts of professionalism to guide physical therapists in times of change
- Follows the APTA's Guide and includes quotes and information from this document throughout
- Offers a comprehensive history of physical therapy, with unique information on origins of the profession
- Offers comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical issues, showing how these issues affect the entire practice of physical therapy
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More Description - Develops and defines principles and concepts of professionalism to guide physical therapists in times of change
- Follows the APTA's Guide and includes quotes and information from this document throughout
- Offers a comprehensive history of physical therapy, with unique information on origins of the profession
- Offers comprehensive coverage of legal and ethical issues, showing how these issues affect the entire practice of physical therapy
- Discusses billing and reimbursement practices, with specific information on how to document and bill as an aspect of practice
- Defines and explains the role of the consultant, both as an autonomous health care provider or as a member of a health care team
- Features real-life case studies and discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage practical application of concepts and test readers' knowledge
- Provides end-of-chapter "tips" to help readers develop best practices
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