SB448 Alabama 2012 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Physical therapists, referral by physician or dentist, requirement removed, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-211, 34-24-217 am'd.

Description

<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, physical therapy may only be practiced pursuant to the referral of a licensed physician or dentist</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would remove the requirement that a licensed physical therapist practice his or her trade only upon the referral of a licensed physician or dentist</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would provide further for the qualifications of an applicant for licensure as a physical therapist</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would also provide for the responsibilities of a physical therapist who evaluates and treats a patient without a referral</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Sections 34-24-191, 34-24-211, and 34-24-217, Code of Alabama 1975, to remove the requirement that a licensed physical therapist practice his or her trade only upon the referral of a licensed physician or dentist; to provide further for the qualifications of an applicant for licensure; and to provide for the responsibilities of a physical therapist who evaluates and treats a patient without a referral. </p>

Subjects

Physical Therapy, Board of