What’s Your Scope 5: Refer to Other Professionals

Refer immediately to the local PT, OT, or ATC any signals from your patient that are caution flags.   If operating independently, be confident with and know the health care provider you will refer this patient to.  Sometimes because we get such positive feedback from those with whom we’ve worked, we can have an “exaggerated idea of our skills.”  It is crucial to exercise caution when your higher senses flag danger, and move the patient towards the proper level of care.

 

Paul Greear

Therapy Tech

MCTMB Massage Therapist

Nampa North Outpatient Facility