Quality of care is a function of two factors. The first is the relationship factor and the second the outcome factor. Physical therapists are positioned to score well in both of these departments. Physical therapists spend up to an hour with the patient during their first visit. We may rehabilitate the patient over the course of weeks or months. If the PT demonstrates respect for the patient and the patient enjoys the physical therapy, a positive relationship is established. If the physical therapy results in a positive treatment outcome, the patient will also give the physical therapist high marks for quality of care. Interestingly, with most patients, the relationship is more important than the outcome. When a doctor refers a patient to an independent, private practice physical therapist, he/she should be confident that the PT is going to work hard to provide quality of care to the referred patient making sure that they are treated with respect, enjoy the experience, and hopefully have a positive treatment outcome. The costs of medical care are increasing, reimbursement is decreasing, and it is becoming more difficult for both doctors and physical therapists to provide patients with the care they demand. Private practice physical therapists are an important part of a patient’s health care team. Working closely with our referring physicians is of the utmost importance to us at our practice. As an interdependent team, we can provide your patients with the care, outcomes, and the satisfaction that you both deserve.
*source: e-rehab*
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