Episode 78 - What's Wrong With "Just" Being A Physiotherapist?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of being 'just' a physiotherapist and the importance of clarity in professional titles and client communication.

Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger "Vestibular physiotherapist', 'sports physiotherapist', 'advanced practice physiotherapist', 'performance physiotherapist…' On this episode, we ask what's wrong with being 'just' a physiotherapist? In this conversation, we review the requirements of the Titles, Credentials and Specialty Designations Standard of Practice , highlighting the importance of clarity and transparency when communicating with clients, potential clients and members of the public. We also discuss the technological disruptions that are currently effecting physiotherapy practice and the risks that unscrupulous unregulated individuals pose to clients, when they use AI or Virtual Care platforms to masquerade as registered physiotherapists. We end with clear calls to action for all physiotherapists to · use their protected title in their interactions with clients and the public at large, and · inform the public about what it means to be a regulated health professional and how to check the registration status of anyone providing the client with health services. Want to hear more? Check out this episode! Resources: · Titles, Credentials and Specialty Designations Standard…

People in this episode

Guests: Jody Prohar, Leanne Loranger

Topics covered

• physiotherapy
• professional titles
• client communication
• technology in healthcare

Keywords

• regulated health professional
• AI in physiotherapy
• virtual care

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alberta

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