I'm not sure where the answer to this question would be used. My experience in a rural setting in a multidisciplinary team is obviously so different. I can't begin to think of a 'one size fits all rule'. What we used to do when it looked as though a client might need us both was that the person who could manage an initial visit or had visits already booked in the client's geographical area would make the first visit then consult with the other discipline and we'd work out a plan of action. Sometimes only one of us would work with the client while consulting with the other. Often we'd call in nursing or speech for advice which might or might not lead to a referral to them. We were all on salary in a public system so billing was not an issue - just serving the clients as well as we could with the resources we had.
Joan Riches > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Ron Carson > Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 6:58 PM > To: Ron Carson > Subject: Re: [OTlist] Tough Question > > 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] > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.15/49 - Release Date: 7/14/2005 > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.15/49 - Release Date: 7/14/2005
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