Yesterday, the home health PT told my director that OT was needed for a patient that she evaluated. The patient is s/p shoulder arthoplasty.
I go there today, and the PTA has already started ROM exercises and is consulting with the MD for clarification. I evaluate the patient asking all the typical questions about daily occupation. Basically the patient needs assistance with dressing and bathing. BUT, this is all because of his shoulder surgery. So, I document that the patient is independent except for the above but this will resolve with his shoulder ROM returns, which is being addressed by PT. In your opinion was OT indicated for this patient? What if PT wasn't seeing the patient, would OT be indicated? Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
