Physiotherapy in the Health Care System and Business Practices

Thank you for watching Module 6 – Business Practices in the Transitioning to Practice in Ontario learning series. Please take some time to reflect on what you learned by answering the questions below. You can check your answers at the end. We have also linked some helpful resources at the bottom to help support ongoing learning.

1.The term “restricted title”:
A. Means only registrants of the College of Physiotherapists can use the title “Physiotherapist”
B. Describes limitations on an individual’s registration status
C. Limits the time an individual can practice as a physiotherapist
D. Limits the places/practice sites where an individual can practice as a physiotherapist

Correct Answer: A

Restricted or protected titles provide clarity to the public regarding the qualifications of individuals who are providing care. It is illegal for anyone who is not a registrant of the College to use the title “Physiotherapist.”
2.In Ontario, which of the following titles can be used by registered physiotherapists?
A. Physiotherapist
B. Physical Therapist
C. PT
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

All of the above titles are appropriate and accepted terms for registrants of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and can only be used by registrants of the College.

3.What are some considerations for PTs before signing a new employment contract to ensure they can meet their professional obligations?
A. They should be aware of the potential employer’s fees and billing process
B. They should know if they will be working with PTAs and what the current supervision process is
C. They should confirm with the employer who will be the Health Information Custodian of the patient records
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

All of the above are things a physiotherapist should ask before signing an employment contract. It is the responsibility of the physiotherapist to ensure the potential employer shares the same values, ethics and professionalism as the PT and will support them in meeting their professional obligations.

4.It is okay for an employer to prevent you from accessing any billings that use your name and registration number
True
False

Correct Answer: False

An employer must allow you to access and review any billings that use your name and registration number.
5.Reflective self-auditing is a business practice in which physiotherapists:
A. Ensure they are keeping accurate and timely clinical documentation
B. Maintain accurate and transparent billing and financial records
C. Confirm on a regular basis that billing practices align with professional standards
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Reflective self-auditing consists of multiple activities to ensure self-accountability in alignment with professional, legal, ethical, and regulatory expectations.
6.Physiotherapists may provide financial compensation/incentives to other health care professionals who refer patients to them.
True
False

Correct Answer: False

It is considered unprofessional for physiotherapists to give any benefit to another person or receive any benefit from another person for a patient referral.

7.It is important for physiotherapists who are transferring care to ensure which of the following:
A. Their employer is not using the PT’s billing number after their last day of practice
B. There is a plan in place for patients who need on going care
C. All patient records are up to date and accurate
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

All of the above elements are components of safe and effective transfer of care. Transfer of care is an important process and patient safety, and comfort must be the priority.

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