Ron and group, In my limited experience I'd have to say the issue here is not so much OT vs PT because of fundamental differences between the ways of working of the two, rather it's more that PT has a higher public profile....this may or may not be a function of the more wholistic "meaning" based aspects of OT interventions. Fortunately the levels of tension that exist in the United States as a result of your Insurance Industry dominated health system, are not as evident here (at least not so much in my area of work : disability services). In the Community Health System, and in some hospitals here, the OTs and PTs will where necessary/possible swap roles and occasionally even perform joint assessment and treatment sessions. From speaking with my friends working in these areas, I understand that these models of practice work well, as the health services resources are utilised more flexibly...and obviously interdisciplinary communication would be enhanced. Do any other members have experience of effective partnership type working arrangements with PT or other allied health and Occupational Therapists? David
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