How Well Do You Know the Consulting Process and Patient Management in Physical T...

• Parallels can be drawn between patient/client management in physical therapy and consulting process.
• Consultants identify problems, consider alternatives, select and implement the best solution, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Consultants must market their services and seek out potential clients.
• The consultant/client relationship begins with acceptance of a proposal.
• A strong consulting proposal requires thorough knowledge of the client and their needs.
• The proposal should include a purpose/objective statement.
• The proposal should include a solution or action steps section with dates for progress reports.
• Action steps may include information gathering, design, content, materials, and implementation strategy.
• As a consultant's reputation grows, potential clients may self-refer or former clients may recommend new ones.
• Proposal development may be in response to an RFP or a preliminary meeting with a potential client.

Are you interested in learning about the similarities between patient/client management in physical therapy and the consulting process? Do you want to sharpen your skills in identifying problems, selecting solutions, and evaluating effectiveness? If so, this quiz is for you! Test your knowledge on how consultants market their services, develop strong proposals, and establish successful client relationships. With questions on purpose/objective statements, action steps, and proposal development, this quiz will help you become a better consultant and enhance your consulting career.