Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Erickson Mia)(Paperback)

Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The new Third Edition of Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant continues the path of teaching the student and clinician documentation from A to Z. Mia Erickson and Rebecca McKnight have updated this Third Edition to reflect changes in the ever-evolving profession. Newly addressed are the changes in documentation requirements for major payers, changes in the disablement models used, and the increasingly common use of electronic documentation in the physical therapy profession. Features inside the Third Edition:Readers are encouraged to think about disablement and disablement concepts when writing notesHow to document impairments in body structure and function but more importantly activity limitations and participation restrictionDescriptions of the differences in documentation methods using a computer vs paper chartEvidence tied to benefits and challenges of computerized documentationDocumenting the rationale for treatment and the unique skills of the physical therapist assistant in patient managementNew inside the Third Edition:Incorporation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health  disablement modelChapter on electronic documentationScreenshot examples of the popular WebPT® electronic medical record platformUpdated chapters on reimbursement and legal issuesAd
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