Show Notes
If you are not telling your patient... Or at the very least... Trying to answer these 4 questions in the initial assessment... Then you are missing a trick! A big trick! Think back to that last patient that you saw for the first time... That gave you that 'look' to say... I'm not sure. I bet they either lacked the clarity about what their injury was... Or the confidence in you, their physio, and the rehab plan you outlined. Maybe both! If this happens, it is a one way ticket to a poor patient outcome. Learn how to avoid this in this week's podcast episode. Enjoy the show! Andy Barker The New Grad Physio Mentor PS. Here's an example of me answering these 4 vital patient questions earlier this week with an ACL patient in my private practice clinic. PPS. Want to build your confidence in answering these 4 vital patient questions then just send me a DM or an email, with the word ‘CONFIDENCE’ and I’ll show you exactly how you can install this process quickly into your own practice… And transform your confidence and results with even your most complex patients! You can get me here on Instagram or LinkedIn... Or email me personally at [email protected]
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