Provenance of care: How rehabilitation services are provided
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Like any other profession, physical therapists work under
the assumption that services are needed and available. However, this is not
always the case. Sometimes, people have to make an effort to find a physical
therapist. Other times, a physical therapist is found through an insurance
company or facility. And, sometimes, a physical therapist is found through a
referral from another health care professional. In all these situations, the
provider is relying on you to make an effort to find the services you need.
While finding a physical therapist can be difficult, it’s very important to
document all your visits and make a record of which professionals helped you.
If you have to ask a lot of questions or want help understanding a specific
service you are interested in, it may be a good sign that that particular
service is not offered at your location Deaddiction
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24 Hour Emergency Response and Onsite Care
Emergency Room waits can be long and frustrating. You may
have to wait hours for an ambulance to arrive or for a critical care doctor to
see you. You may even have to wait for an occupational therapy appointment or
physiotherapy to begin. When you have to wait a long time for these types of
services, you may become depressed or gain weight. If you usually get in touch
with an emergency room first when you have a headache or other symptoms, you
may end up waiting a lot longer. Or, you may have to drive an hour each way to
get to the nearest ER. It can be difficult to get in touch with a doctor or
nurse in an emergency room, so make sure you know where to go if you need help.
Be sure to ask your doctor or nurse if you are going to a facility with an
onsite care option. Many rehabilitation centres offer onsite O.O.T. This type
of service is often covered by insurance.
Free diagnosis and medication advice
All kinds of treatments can make you feel guilty or even
conscious of your own weaknesses. If you have anxiety or depression, you may be
hesitant to ask for help. But, with the right support, you can overcome these
feelings and have a good experience in therapy. And, if you’re in a rehab
centre, the staff can help you talk to your doctor or therapist about
medications you are taking, so you don’t have to keep track of which meds you
take and which ones you need to avoid.
Onsite Occupational Therapist (O.O.T.)
Some rehabilitation centres offer an onsite occupational
therapist (O.O.T.) who works with patients in their homes or workplaces. This
service is usually covered by insurance. Some occupational therapists have
years of experience working with people who have disabilities. Others work
under the supervision of a physical therapist, so they will help you work
through daily tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, and using everyday tools
such as a computer, telephones, or a keyboard. Most importantly, an O.O.T. can
help you find your passion or favourite hobby again. Once you’re able to do
something you love, you’ll feel less stressed about doing other things in your
life that you don’t like as much.
Where to find the rehabilitative services you need
Physical therapy and occupational therapy are available at
most rehabilitation centres. There may be a few centres that offer only one or
the other. A great resource for finding a rehabilitation centre is the United
States National Directory of Rehabilitative Services by State. This directory
lets you look up a specific service in your area. There may also be afinder the
services you need based on your individual needs.
Concluding Thoughts
If you are looking for a rehabilitation centre near you,
make sure you do your research and evaluate the centres on your own. Don’t just
take the word of the person working at the centre over you. You should also be
able to ask friends and family who have been to the centre and discuss their
experience with the staff. A good place to start is with the accredited centres
we have featured here.
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