Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2010
Abstract
What is autonomous practice? As one of the elements of Vision 2020, autonomous practice is one whose meaning may not always be readily understood. The confusion can stem from the meaning of autonomy, which is sometimes misinterpreted to mean that the physical therapist (PT) practices in a vacuum, without coordinating and communicating with other health care providers. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, many PTs might be surprised to learn that they already practice autonomously.
Recommended Citation
Hardage, J., Hartley, G., Mattingly, H., Libera, J., Gravano, T., Camilo, S., Gerinotes, 2010, 17, 5-8.
Comments
Permission to reprint is granted with the understanding that duplicated material carry a full citation: “Reprinted from Hardage, J., Hartley, G., Mattingly, H., Libera, J., Gravano, T., Camilo, S., Gerinotes, 2010, 17, 5-8, with permission of the Section on Geriatrics, APTA, www.geriatricspt.org.”