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I assessed a patient with hip problem who came to the physical therapy department in the medical complex. After the clinical examination, i suspect there may be a Hip Labral tear that requires further investigations and testing to confirm the clinical diagnosis. i gave the patient a written note for his physician that suggests further diagnostic testing which may help to set an accurate diagnosis of the hip problem. His doctor wrote a letter back stating that the patient should have been at first addressed to him for an assessment and it was my responsibility to direct the patient to the physician before seeing the patient. I discussed the situation with the manager, then i spoke with the doctor directly, and understood and listened to his point of view. We agreed that we both care about the patients' condition and ensure the patient receives the right diagnostic testing required. and i told him that physiotherapists are trained and well qualified professionals with skills and knowledge that enable them to asses ,diagnose and treat patients with single or even multiple problems, and we refer to other professionals to confirm our decisions or when unsure of some diagnostic testing.
I’ve learned that establishing a respectful relationship with the physician is one of the best ways to ensure the patient receives the best diagnosis and treatment. I’ve learned also that it may have
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I became more familiar with the role and responsibilities of other professionals as well as my own practice. I asked my manager to set a meeting between the physical therapy department staff and other health professionals in the medical complex to provide them with information that prove the ability of physiotherapists to make an assessment and evaluation for their patient, and support this by the evidence and

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