Outpatient 30 minute evaluations ???

[Guest guest]

Another physical therapist and I were discussing time needed for outpatient

evaluations. In my opinion, it is not possible to do a complete evaluation along

with home exercises in 30 minute evaluation slots. My friend on the other hand,

feels, that this is indeed possible and given the present enviroment with health

care we need to be moving towards this. I feel very uncomfortable with this and

feel that it places the therapist at risk for missing critical information

during the evaluation process. I would appreciate knowing how others feel

regarding this.

Thank you,

Steve Marcum PT

Lexington, KY

Outpatient Orthopedic