Posts Tagged Doctor
Is It Ethical For A Doctor To Do This?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 29, 2010
A patient had a valve replacement on his heart. He’s been doing physical therapy to make his heart stronger for months now. He’s doing really well, but every so often he has a relapse and his numbers go down. Well the patient doesnt want to do therapy any more and wants to check himself out of the clinic he’s at. In order to check himself he must have the doctors signature. However, the doctor knows his patient wants to go home but is avoiding meeting with him because he doesnt think his patient is ready to leave even though its against the patients wishes. is this ethical?
Strange? Had Appointment With Doctor, Only Saw Nurse (rn) And Was Just Sent To Therapy?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 25, 2010
I don’t have insurance, so i was referred by my doctor to come to his clinic instead of scrapping together my pennies. I waited a month to get in and waited three hours int he waiting room, then the nurse, not a practitioner, came in, looked at my knee and declared that physical therapy would help my pain level . I have a torn meniscus and a tracking issue with my knee cap since Oct. I have had a ton of pain, with no pain meds or x-rays. I did get a shot about four weeks ago and paid cash for the whole amount.
Do you think i should call someone? or be happy that I at least got therapy ( free for me)? Or call his other office, the one i saw him at and see what they say? I just don’t know what to do. i am broken hearted over the whole thing. It was a let down. He told me if the shot didn’t work, he’d get me in the clinic and he’d help me. I just didn’t realize that therapy was that help.
Shin Splints? What Kind Of Doctor?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 23, 2010
If you have ever had “shin splints” or nagging shin pain, you know how frustrating and discouraging they can be. Mine have become so bad that they hurt while I’m sitting here right now, and I haven’t gone running or any sort of physical activity in 3 weeks. I’ve already tried one of those running and walking shoe stores and got an evaluation from the staff physical therapist. got fitted for a quality pair of running shoes. Pain persists.
Anyway, If you have ever gotten treatment for Shin Splints, what kind of doctor did you see? what did they do for you?
My options are Orthopaedic Surgeon, or Podiatrist, I could also try a Physical Therapy Clinic but I don’t really want to trust the “doctors” there.
What Type Of Bachelors Degree Should I Go After 1st When Wanting To Get The Doctor Of Physical Therapy Degree?
I’ve recently finished highschool and I’m trying to find out what I need to get the career I want in life, please help me out, thanks!
I’m particularly interested in the Orthopedic specialty of Physical Therapy which I want to advance in when in the field but Will they be requiring a certain bachelor’s, or type of DPT(Professional or Transitional)?
And I’m not sure I understand the requirements or difference in a ‘Professional’ Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree and a ‘Transitional’ DPT; I mean does one of them require a bachelors in physical therapy and the other something else or what? What should I take for wanting to go into ‘Advance Clinical Science’ DPT later when I’m in the field?
I read in -> http://education-portal.com/articles/Doctor_of_Physical_Therapy:_Degree_Overview.html <- that for typical coursework it's advised to do masters or bachelor's work in a related subject such as physics, anatomy, or biology.. does that mean I should get like a bachelor in Anatomy degree or should I stick to Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy (i picked those two in particular because they interest me) or something else?
Ps. I'm female and wanting to be a Physical Therapist in the USAF
Thanks so much for taking the time to read! Information and tips are highly considered and very much appreciated!
Is Physical Therapy A Better Career Choice Than Becoming A Doctor?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on January 9, 2010
Yeah I know doctors make a lot of money, but life style wise, and salary wise.
If I Get A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Degree, Would That Be Enough Education 2 B An Anatomy & Physiology Prof?
I want to be a professor of anatomy and physiology, but I want to get a D.P.T. degree to work and earn some money. Is there an anatomy and physiology graduate school? Or do I have to get a Ph.D in Biology?