Under What Circumstances Might a PT or PTA Use a Letter

question 2

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances might a PT or PTA use a letter format when providing documentation about a treatment session?

• A) When providing information to the occupational therapist regarding the patient's goals
• B) When providing information to a physician regarding the patient's progress
• C) When providing information to a nurse regarding the patient's vital signs
• D) When providing information to the speech therapist regarding the patient's posture

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Definitions:

Hopelessness

A state of despair characterized by a perceived lack of future prospects or personal efficacy.

Client Confidentiality

The ethical principle that a professional will not disclose information about a client without the client's consent.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

A class of drugs used primarily to treat depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Sexual Dysfunction

Refers to difficulties experienced during any phase of the sexual response cycle, preventing individuals from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.