The misguided profession

[estherderu]

I have to agree with physiobob
Our profession is going the wrong way altogether.
We have always been a practiced based profession and this will hopefully not change.

Of course we need to try to research what we do but some things cannot be researched that easily.
Touch is such a personal thing and reactions will depend on lots of variables.
Touch can make the world of difference as in patient trust of you yes/no.
Every patient is different: be in a different state during parts of the day/week.
When being 'tested' no-one is the same as they are on a day off at the beach.

Who are we fooling?
The patient is not oblivious of what is happening and just wants us to try our very best.
Meaning, use every bit of knowledge and expertise you have, use the knowledge the seniors have ... the practice based evidence, and research if possible and necessary.

Esther