The article, “Enriching Care to Patients with Low Income,” s…

The article, “Enriching Care to Patients with Low Income,” states a few reasons why there is a disparity in meeting the healthcare needs of lower-income individuals. Based on the two reasons you chose, how would you approach best practice for your lower income patient.  Point value: 3 points – Approach is customer driven and effective in treatment considering the obstacles they face. Best practice is provided.                      2 points – Approach is somewhat customer driven and effective in treatment considering the obstacles they face. Standard practice is provided.                      1 point – Approach does not provide realistic approaches to treatment. Standard practice is provided.                      0 points – Leaves question blank.

Your patient is seeking a second opinion for the recent diag…

Your patient is seeking a second opinion for the recent diagnosis they were given regarding their knee pain. Their current physician has advised the patient to have a total knee arthroplasty. The patient does not believe it is to that point yet and has asked you to recommend a doctor that you feel would be a good one. You provide them a name and number and tell them to tell the doctor that you sent them. According to the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code, this is unbecoming conduct.