Portrait of the physiotherapy profession

As a profession integral to health promotion, prevention, acute care and rehabilitation physiotherapy plays an essential role in the health care system. This paper explores the nature of physiotherapy, the role of physiotherapy in health care, the practice of physiotherapy internationally, the educa...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of interprofessional care 2001, Vol.15 (1), p.79-89
1. Verfasser:	Higgs, Kathryn Refshauge, Elizabeth Ellis, Joy
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Allied Health Occupations Delivery of Health Care Humans Physical Therapy Specialty - education Physical Therapy Specialty - legislation & jurisprudence Physical Therapy Specialty - standards Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Education Regulation Practice Professional Practice - standards
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Zusammenfassung:	As a profession integral to health promotion, prevention, acute care and rehabilitation physiotherapy plays an essential role in the health care system. This paper explores the nature of physiotherapy, the role of physiotherapy in health care, the practice of physiotherapy internationally, the education of physiotherapists, the regulation of physiotherapy practice and the maintenance of practice standards.
ISSN:	1356-1820 1469-9567
DOI:	10.1080/13561820020022891