Quote Originally Posted by Dhidhak View Post
...there will always be overlap but i still believe the physical and personal (we listen to our patients) approach of our profession makes us different than the rest of our team members.
I agree with that somewhat; because we have such intimate and constant contact, good physiotherapists are able to develop quite a bond with patients. However, it does depend very much on the skill of the practitioner, not only their profession, as I have also met some wonderful doctors, nurses, speech paths, OT's and AHA's who have just as wonderful interpersonal skills as my fellow physio's.

Anyway... onto the poll. Physiotherapy is constantly undergoing some fantastic changes that pave the way for a smoother and more efficient health service. The level of evidence-based practice has changed dramatically, as has community-based knowledge of the profession and increased respect. As a 4th Year Physio student I have found that when I mention my course, people tend to react the same way. Their eyebrows lift, and a look (of what I hesitate to say) awe crosses their face. It is almost as if you are lifted up into higher echelons in their mind based on that - seemingly minor - piece of information.

As a nearly graduated student I am very excited to see where our wonderful profession will take us in the near future.