7 Questions
What is the outcome of a consultation process?
A change in the way the person functions or an organization operates
What is the active participation model used by PTs in consultation?
The client participates in decisions about their rehabilitation
How many levels of consultation did Maister, Green, and Galford propose?
Four
What did Fuller suggest as a framework for consultants to clarify their responsibilities?
A classification of consultation types based on client demands
What is the role of physical therapy consultants?
To meet a range of client needs
What determines the power of the advice given in a consultation?
How much the consultant helps clients use their own knowledge
What is the practice of consultation?
Providing advice for a fee
Study Notes
- Consultation is the practice of providing advice for a fee.
- The process involves a person or organization seeking help, which the consultant provides.
- The outcome is a change in the way the person functions or an organization operates.
- Physical therapists are familiar with the process of consultation due to their patient/client management role.
- The power of the advice given depends on how much the consultant helps clients use their own knowledge and how much the client participates in the proposed course of action.
- PTs try to use the active participation model, involving patients in decisions about their rehabilitation.
- Maister, Green, and Galford proposed four levels of consultation that define the consultant/client relationship.
- Fuller suggested a framework that consultants could use to clarify their responsibilities, identifying types of consultation in terms of client demands.
- Physical therapy consultants are hired to meet a range of client needs.
- Opportunities abound for PTs who seek helping relationships beyond patient/client management.
Are you familiar with the world of consultation and how it intersects with physical therapy? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the different levels of consultation, the consultant/client relationship, and the types of consultation identified by Fuller. Discover the opportunities available for PTs seeking to expand their skills beyond patient/client management. Keywords: consultation, physical therapy, levels, consultant, client, framework, responsibilities, opportunities.
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