9780803625914-080362591X-Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant: Across the Continuum of Care

Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant: Across the Continuum of Care

ISBN-13: 9780803625914
ISBN-10: 080362591X
Edition: First Edition
Author: Rebecca A. Graves MSPT
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Format: Paperback 256 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780803625914
ISBN-10: 080362591X
Edition: First Edition
Author: Rebecca A. Graves MSPT
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
Format: Paperback 256 pages

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Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant: Across the Continuum of Care (ISBN-13: 9780803625914 and ISBN-10: 080362591X), written by authors Rebecca A. Graves MSPT, was published by F.A. Davis Company in 2012. With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other Decision-Making & Problem Solving (Management & Leadership, Injuries & Rehabilitation, Exercise & Fitness, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Professions) books. You can easily purchase or rent Clinical Decision Making for the Physical Therapist Assistant: Across the Continuum of Care (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Decision-Making & Problem Solving books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $10.05.

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  • Thirteen real-life case studies, organized from simple to complex, help you develop the must-have critical-thinking and clinical-decision making skills needed to assess the most common to complex situations and articulate therationalesfor your choices.

  • A consistent presentation of case studies including…

    • A physician’s history and physical.

    • Imaging and lab reports.

    • Physical therapy evaluation.

    • Patient records relating to speech, occupational therapy, social work, nursing and psychology.

    • Lists of terminology consistent with the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.

    • Possible ethical dilemmas.

    • Critical-thinking questions.

    • Space to take notes and record ideas.

    • Instructions on how to create accurate documentation, including SOAP notes.

    • Coverage encompassing ages across the lifespan, gender differences, a variety of practice settings, and socioeconomic and cultural challenges.

    • Photographs of actual patients featuring mini-scenarios with explanations for their treatments.



  • A focus on pathology and its implications for intervention.

  • Definitions for abbreviations as well as a comprehensive list of abbreviations in the appendix.

  • Chapter outlines summarizing the information in each chapter.

  • Discussions of alternative solutions for various case studies offered in the Appendix.

  • Additional case studies online at DavisPlus familiarize you with computerized documentation.

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