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Prof Prac 2 Evolution of PT

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PT's provide their patients with treatment that focuses on what?   Movement; Reduction of Pain; Restoration of Function; Prevention of Disability  
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When was traditional PT developed?   During WWI "Reconstruction Aides"  
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What law was one of the greatest hallmarks in PT?   1967 Social Security Act; PT recognized & reimbursed; led to specialization we see today  
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Vision 2020   By 2020 PT provided by DPTs, recognized by consumers/health pros as practitioners of choice with direct access for dx, intervention, prevention of impairment, fxnal limitations & disabilities relevant to mvmt, fxn & health  
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What are the 6 key elements of vision 2020?   Autonomous Practice; EBP; Direct Access; Practitioner of Choice; DPT; Professionalism  
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What is autonomous practice?   Practice w/o constraints from others; w/o necessity of MD consultation for rx plans/re-eval of outcomes; PTs 100% accountable for decisions & actions  
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Direct Access: What allows the PT to eval & treat a pt w/o a MD referral/order?   State licensure laws  
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What are 2 factors discussed regarding direct access?   Are PTs qualified? Would there be increased HC costs for delivery of PT?  
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What are the 7 core values of professionalism?   Accountability; Altruism; Compassion/Caring; Excellence; Integrity; Professional Duty; Social Responsibility  
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Entry-Level Practitioner   Pt comes to PT first for an eval & dx of ailment; then PT may need to refer for further testing if pt not appropriate for PT  
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What are the 3 different types of law?   Civil; Criminal; Administrative  
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Criminal Law   Involves attempt to punish when laws are broken w/ use of state prosecutor; statutes creates elements of causes of action the prosecutor must prove  
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Civil Law   Attempt to compensate a victim monetarily for their losses; Plaintiff's attorney & defendant  
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Burdens of Persuasion in Criminal Law   Each cause of action must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt (90%)  
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Burden of Persuasion/Proof in Civil Law   With a preponderance of evidence (51%)  
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Administrative Law   Enforcement/punishment of violations of rules & regs that govern various professions/services; Ex: State Practice Act  
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Types of Courts in Federal Court   District, Appellate, U.S. Supreme  
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State Courts Divided Into   County, Circuit, District Courts of Appeal, State Supreme  
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Venue   the proper or possible place for the trial or lawsuit, usually because of the "place"; The county in which the PT services were rendered usually becomes the county in which trial starts prior to any appeals  
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Personal Jurisdiction   Court's power to bring a person into its adjudicative process; jurisdiction over a defendant's personal rights, rather than over property interest  
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Example of personal jurisdiction   Traveling PT who is no longer in state of alleged negligence  
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Subject Matter Jurisdiction   Jurisdiction over the nature of the case & the type of relief sought; the extent to which a court can rule on the conduct of persons or the status of things; Ex: usually a $ limit in the lawsuit  
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Dollar amounts for subject matter jurisdiction   <$15,000 in damages commonly provide the court with subject matter jurisdiction; >$15,000 in damages usually referred to county's circuit court system  
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What is the function of state practice acts?   Defines each state's scope of practice of PT in it's state  
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Access to all state licensure requirements & state practice acts are available where?   Federation of State Boards of PT (FSBPT)  
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FSBPT Details   Made up of one rep from each state's board of PT; this organization administers licensure exam (NPTE); they have also developed a jurisprudence exam  
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What does a jurisprudence exam test?   Knowledge of laws, rules & regs  
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Responsibilities of State Board of PT   Rules & regs governing PT; Oversees state licensure of PTs/PTAs  
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If a law is too broad within the state practice act it is deferred where?   To the state's Board of PT Practice for interpretation of the law  
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Probable Cause Hearing   Evidence collected, presented to panel, determination of grounds to prosecute; Accused PT has right to counsel to present evidence to defend selves; If probable cause determined, then prosecution begins & matter becomes public record  
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Subject Matter Jurisdiction   Jurisdiction over the nature of the case & the type of relief sought; the extent to which a court can rule on the conduct of persons or the status of things; Ex: usually a $ limit in the lawsuit  
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Punishment After Probable Cause Hearing   Reprimand; Remedial work; Revocation; Fines; Suspension  
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What is a reprimand?   A form of discipline, imposed after trial or formal charges, that declares the PT/PTA/Student's conduct improper but doesn't limit his/her right to practice  
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What happens if a PT gets a reprimand?   Maintained in licensure file; Available for view as public record (in litigation an attorney may request a copy of the licensure file)  
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What is remedial work?   Mandate to take a certain number of hours of CEUs or a type of course within a certain time frame  
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What are fines?   Monetary & discretionary with guidance from the rules & regs with regard to the amount  
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What is suspension?   Prohibited from practicing PT for a specified amount of time; Made part of your licensure file; Available for public review  
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What is revocation?   The permanent cancellation of your license to practice PT in that state; Unlikely to be able to obtain a license in another state  
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Are all state practice acts the same?   NO! Each reads differently, so know the one for the state in which you choose to practice.  
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