Talk:Doctor of Physical Therapy
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[edit] Prescribing authority
Are DPT's able to prescribe medication? I have heard that DPT's are able to prescribe if they are military and also that some states, but not all, allow certain meds but not all to be prescribed by DPT's and in other states DPT's are unable to prescribe any medication, not even reccomend over-the-counter meds. Thanks.
DPT's have no different rights that any other practicing PT. In the military PT's are allowed to prescribe certain medications and order diagnostic imaging...much in the same rights of a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Military allows PTs to be considered Physician Extenders. This does not translate to the civilian world. In most states there are laws allowing PT's to have direct access to patients; most of these however are limited by commercial insurance and Medicare. The allowance of prescribing OTC medication is debatable and is dependent on that particular state practice act. StonerDPT 01:23, 16 May 2007 (UTC)
[edit] The DPT degree
The June 22 2007 issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education has a great article on the rise of professional doctorates from professional M.S. degrees in the U.S. (focusing on physical and occupational therapy), and concerns related to them. JJL 18:00, 20 September 2007 (UTC)
