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Clinical Decision Making in Rehabilitation

By Lisa Giallonardo on July 29th 2008

Good clinical decision making is key to effective patient management. Physical therapists play a critical role in assessing neuromusculoskeletal problems. As more patients enter the medical system through the general practitioner, the patient is often referred to physical therapy without a clear diagnosis, especially those patients with musculoskeletal complaints. Physical […]

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Filed Under: Management, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Tags: Administration, Clinical, Decision, Management, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation

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