SB 0144
Health occupations: physical therapists; prescription requirement for physical therapy treatment; eliminate, and make other modifications to the practice of physical therapy. Amends secs. 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824 & 17825 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801 et seq.) & adds sec. 17825a.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the practice of physical therapy in Michigan by eliminating the requirement that physical therapy treatment be prescribed by a health care professional. It also makes several other changes, including clarifying definitions, regulating the use of certain terms, and outlining requirements for referral and consultation between physical therapists and other healthcare providers. Importantly, it removes the requirement for a prescription for physical therapy treatment, allowing physical therapists to provide services for a limited time or for specific conditions like injury prevention and fitness.
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Sylvia A. Santana
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