Ron, I personally would not treat her because I don't feel that I have the experience with modalities and therapeutic exercise that would benefit her the most. I think there are OTs out there that do have this experience, so I don't think it is necessarily an inappropriate OT referral. I think it is a case of a therapist needing to refer when something is outside the scope of their expertise or comfort level. Mary Alice
Mary Alice Cafiero [EMAIL PROTECTED] 972-757-3733 Fax 888-708-8683 This message, including any attachments, may include confidential, privileged and/or inside information. Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the recipient of this message, please notify the sender and permanently delete the message from your system. On Aug 26, 2008, at 3:15 PM, Ron Carson wrote: > Received a new home health referral. Patient's diagnosis is right > shoulder pain. Patient presents with bicep tendon pain during AROM, > PROM and palpation. She lives alone and is independent with all her > daily living tasks. > > I referred the patient to PT for the shoulder pain. Would you, as an > OT, treat this patient? > > Thanks, > > Ron > > > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
