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The Pretty, Young Therapist
by Toni Patt

Last week something was said during rounds that I'm still angry about. We were discussing a new admission. Since my case load was low, I asked if I needed to see the patient. In response, I was told the patient had been given to the young, pretty therapist Read More...

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We Must Be Professionals
by Toni Patt

I learned something interesting today. Only APTA members are bound by its Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. No disciplinary action can be taken against a non-member for violation of either code. That made me sit back and think. Just about every conversation Read More...

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Informed Consent
by Toni Patt

While I was researching an assignment for my latest class, I ran across an article about informed consent and physical therapy. The article stated that in a patient centered environment, consent must be granted for any procedure or activity that is outside Read More...

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This Was a Learning Experience
by Toni Patt

Recently I had the opportunity to work with a different PTA on the rehab unit. She'd worked there off and on over the years and more recently has been filling in as needed. For some reason I hadn't met her previously. I'm sorry to say I wish I would have Read More...

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My Horse Sprained His Ankle…
by Toni Patt

Last week one of my horses sprained his ankle. Even though most Arabians are graceful creatures, this one is a klutz. Like any good physical therapist, as soon as I heard sprained ankle my first question was whether or not it had been iced. The next question Read More...

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