Section 333.17824 - Belief that services beyond scope of practice of physical therapy; referral to health care professional issuing prescription; consultation. - Michigan Statutes

PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978

333.17824 Belief that services beyond scope of practice of physical therapy; referral to health care professional issuing prescription; consultation.

Sec. 17824.

(1) A physical therapist shall refer a patient back to the health care professional who issued the prescription for treatment if the physical therapist has reasonable cause to believe that symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of physical therapy.

(2) A physical therapist shall consult with the health care professional who issued the prescription for treatment if a patient does not show reasonable response to treatment in a time period consistent with the standards of practice as determined by the board.

History: Add. 2009, Act 55, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2009
Popular Name: Act 368