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Essay / Professional Education for Physiotherapists - 1037
When someone thinks of a physiotherapist, the first thing that comes to mind is someone who administers assistance and knowledge that helps patients rehabilitate and recover. regain mobility in their lives. Usually, this form of care is aimed at patients who have been victims of an accident or who suffer from another debilitating illness. A human being's performance level plays a crucial role in what he or she can achieve in life. Physiotherapists have the opportunity to truly make a difference in people's quality of life. This field requires the ability to maintain good relationships with people, not only as a physician but also in constant interaction with other health care providers. “Social, political and economic factors require our full attention to help clients and consumers achieve optimal levels of independence based on their needs and desires. (Roush 1724.) When a therapist is well trained in their profession, unnecessary tests and medications are administered during the care process, thereby reducing the cost of medical services, which is a big problem in today's world 'today. The main problem in health care today is the cost of receiving necessary medical services. When it comes to physical therapy, there are many reasons why the cost of care is increasing. One of them is explained in an article titled “Physical Therapists Make Accurate and Appropriate Discharge Recommendations for Critically Ill Patients” by Beth A. Smith, Christina J. Feilds, and Natalia Fernandez. In their paper, they found that when patients were not given proper discharge papers, they were 2.9% more likely to be readmitted to the hospital. "Decreasing readmission rates, appropriately allocating resources, and avoiding unnecessary services can help... middle of paper... better understand their lives." Students should learn to listen to their clients' opinions about their care. Another way therapists-in-training should be trained is to be able to understand the impact of disability on the disabled person. As states continue to struggle with the effectiveness and quality of community health care, the ability of the therapist to provide accurate recommendations becomes very important. If discharge materials and recommendations are known, I believe fewer people should be continually treated for the same medical problems. It is the responsibility of the physiotherapist to provide their patient with the appropriate instructions to follow after discharge. To ensure that therapists are qualified to do this, again, this should be something clear from the start of their professional training..