PTs and PTAs must observe professional boundaries with patients and clients and guard against overutilization of physical therapist services. Consider the following scenario, in which both of those imperatives are challenged.
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The Problem With "Innocent" Meals
When a situation feels wrong, in all likelihood it is.
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2020
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Date: November 1, 2020
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