Come on, help me answer this question.... Here's what I've come up with so far:
Ron's answer> Hello Lance: Ron's answer> Of course the most common division between OT and PT is UE Ron's answer> and LE - but I don't buy this. Unfortunately, it is not Ron's answer> easy to clearly say, "this" is PT and "this" is OT, Ron's answer> there's just too much overlap between the professions.But, Ron's answer> here's my "best guess" at a possible division. Ron's answer> Generally, I think of PT is being better skilled to treat Ron's answer> acute medical problems relating to musculoskeletal Ron's answer> conditions. I tend to think of OT as better skilled to Ron's answer> treat chronic issues relating to Now, my above ATTEMPT is pretty lame. Obviously, I'm struggling. I've never had to put in writing how to divide PT and OT.... HUUUMMMHHH, maybe this is a topic for an OTnews article... Any way, I could use some help! Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 To: OTlist <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] Tough Question RC> Hello: RC> Here's a tough question: quote>> Ron, quote>> what is the best way to divide the resposibilities between PT and quote>> OT? RC> The above question was written by a PT in private practice living in RC> California. RC> Accurately and clearly delineating "our" differences is difficult. RC> Anyone willing to offer an answer????? RC> Ron -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
