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Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point[edit | edit source]
- How do members of this country access Physical Therapy services?
- What is the entry point or typical path the patient must follow in order to receive services?
- Do PT's have direct access or are they part of a primary care team?
Therapist Preparation[edit | edit source]
Degree/Credentialing[edit | edit source]
- What is the education process to become a Physiotherapist or Physical Therapist in this country?
Specialization[edit | edit source]
- Do clinicians specialise in certain areas of care and if so how?
Professional Associations[edit | edit source]
- What are the professional associations associated with Physiotherapy or Physial Therapy in this country?
Information about the Patient Community[edit | edit source]
- What is the population these PT’s serve?
- What are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the population served?
Social/Cultural Influences[edit | edit source]
- What is the influence of the family on a patient's health status?
- What are the typical patient's living conditions, family dynamics, and cultural back ground?
Delivery of Care[edit | edit source]
- Is delivery of care provided in a timely manner?
- Special methods? Home health etc
Type of Health System[edit | edit source]
- Is it a national health system with universal access?
Payment System[edit | edit source]
- What methods to patient use to pay for service? (Insurance, bartering etc.)
