SAPC hot topic: is it a dangerous idea to make physiotherapists the gatekeepers of frontline primary care for all patients with musculoskeletal problems?

Prim Health Care Res Dev. 2013 Oct;14(4):413-5. doi: 10.1017/S1463423613000364.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence*
  • Congresses as Topic
  • Cost Control / methods
  • Gatekeeping*
  • Humans
  • Legislation, Drug
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy*
  • Physical Therapists / economics
  • Physical Therapists / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Physical Therapists / standards*
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Primary Health Care / standards
  • Professional Role
  • Referral and Consultation / organization & administration
  • Referral and Consultation / standards
  • Sick Leave / legislation & jurisprudence
  • State Medicine / economics
  • State Medicine / legislation & jurisprudence
  • United Kingdom
  • Workforce

Substances

  • Prescription Drugs