FW: [COCSA] Physical therapists

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Interesting take on the physical therapists who’s “2020 Plan” calls for primary are status, direct unlimited access, and prescription authority……Vern Saboe, DC From: DCR8888@... [mailto:DCR8888@...] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:59 AMcocsa@...Subject: Re: [COCSA] Physical therapists http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_therapy Physical Therapists greatly outnumber us, many are highly specialized and they have penetrated the market in ways that should make us want to cry. Their scope of practice under many if not most health plans exceeds ours, particularly under Federal plans like Medicare and Medicaid. There is no real benefit in berating them or attacking them over spinal manipulation. There may even come a day when we will have closer alignment with them. This is especially true for DCs working in hospitals and medical centers. They currently do not have prescriptive rights, although they do have training in pharma-cology. They currently lack the clerkships necessary for prescribing, and that could change. Some may want to revisit these thoughts... http://www.chiroandosteo.com/content/16/1/10 PDF of paper is attached C. Radford, D.C., M.S.Chiropractic Clinic of Solon33141 Bainbridge RoadSolon, OH 44139-2835Phone 440-248-8888 (ext12)Fax 440-349-4026 e-mail - dcr8888@...www.backtalk.ws In a message dated 1/7/2011 9:49:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, surfdoc1@... writes:Reproductive; endocrine; hormonal; digestive - none involving complete understanding. I have reviewed several DPT programs - but that was 2 or 3 years ago. I have worked with a handful of them as well.Bill Updyke, D.C. Director of Administrative Servces, NFSMG LifeConnections Health Centerwww.ciscolifeconnections.com3571 North First St. Ste. 200San , CA, 95134Work: 408-424-2000Cell: 415-279-9471SurfDoc1@... Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 5, 2011, at 5:37 PM, " C. " <robjones8505@...> wrote:I am not sure where you got this information but PTs are trained in anatomy, physiology and diff/diagnosis. The DPT programs I have looked at have a greater emphasis on primary care than our education. Rob C. , DC, APCVice President NMCAChair NMCA PACACA Delegate NM5310 Homestead NEBuilding 4Albuquerque, NM 87110505.256.3648 On Jan 4, 2011, at 4:32 PM, B U wrote:PT's are not trained in the anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the entire human body. Since their scope allows for the use of procedures and modalities that are contraindicated in certain diseases, they cannot, from a public safety standpoint, be allowed direct access. Bill Updyke, D.C. Director of Administrative Servces, NFSMG LifeConnections Health Centerwww.ciscolifeconnections.com3571 North First St. Ste. 200San , CA, 95134Work: 408-424-2000Cell: 415-279-9471SurfDoc1@... Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 4, 2011, at 1:45 PM, " Pat McGuffey " <PMcGuffey@...> wrote:Hi does someone have a good brief position paper against PTs getting Direct Access that we can give legislators in Indiana?_______________________________________________COCSA mailing listUnsubscribe: COCSA-unsubscribe@...List Info: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/cocsa_______________________________________________COCSA mailing listUnsubscribe: COCSA-unsubscribe@...List Info: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/cocsa = _______________________________________________COCSA mailing listUnsubscribe: COCSA-unsubscribe@...List Info: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/cocsa=_______________________________________________COCSA mailing listUnsubscribe: COCSA-unsubscribe@...List Info: http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/cocsaNo virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.comVersion: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3365 - Release Date: 01/07/11 07:34:00

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