Health occupations: physical therapists; prescription requirement for physical therapy treatment; eliminate, and make other modifications to the practice of physical therapy. Amends secs. 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824 & 17825 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801 et seq.) & adds sec. 17825a.

This bill changes the rules for physical therapists in Michigan, allowing them to treat patients without a prescription from another healthcare professional for up to 21 days or 10 treatments, or for injury prevention and fitness. It also clarifies when physical therapists must refer patients to or consult with other healthcare professionals, and requires them to inform patients about potential financial liability when treatment is provided without a referral.

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