HOD P07-25-70-57 [Amended HOD P07-25-58-04; HOD P06-12-10-09; HOD P06-08-06-07; HOD P06-97-06-19; HOD 06-95-12-07; HOD 06-94-22-35; Initial HOD 06-84-19-78] [Position]
Physical therapists shall establish a diagnosis for each patient/client.
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Diagnosis By Physical Therapists
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Date: October 1, 2025
Contact: nationalgovernance@apta.org
Content Type: Policies & Bylaws
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