Direct Access at Telma Grant Physio & Sports Therapy

Did You Know You Can See a Physiotherapist Without a Referral?

It may surprise you to learn that you can go directly to your Physiotherapist when dealing with pain or an injury. It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with an old or new problem.

In the medical community, Direct Access is the ability to see a Physiotherapist when you want to without getting permission from your physician or medical practitioner.

Physiotherapists routinely assess and treat patients without a physician’s recommendation. You can call us directly at Telma Grant Physio & Sports Therapy in Bowmanville, ON, and we’ll schedule your appointment today! Direct Access eliminates wasting your time for the appointment to see a doctor, then the delays in getting a referral to Physiotherapy and waiting for an appointment to see the therapist.

Another benefit of going directly to our Physiotherapists is the cost savings. Beyond the cost of copayments to see your physician or being sent to a specialist paying another copay, and finally getting sent to Physiotherapy, you can save money and see our team directly.

Direct Access is all about having the freedom to make your own decisions without being bound by outdated rules. It allows you to be in charge of your healthcare so you can focus on your recovery instead of waiting for another appointment to get you the help you need today!

If you have questions about Direct Access or would like to schedule an appointment with a Physiotherapist, contact Telma Grant Physio & Sports Therapy in Bowmanville, ON now!

Misunderstandings About Direct Access

Although the term “direct access” has been around for decades, not everyone outside the Physiotherapy profession knows about it or what it actually means. The good news is that the old-fashioned healthcare model is being updated to provide patients better access to Physiotherapy services.

There is a lot of evidence that early or Direct Access to Physiotherapy reduces waiting time, lowers costs, improves convenience for the patient and health care system, and, most importantly, improves recovery time.

Scheduling directly with a Physiotherapist is important in all areas of Physiotherapy, including outpatient Physiotherapy, pediatrics, private home care, school districts, hospitals, and even the sports fields. Direct Access is much more common than the general public and other medical practitioners realize.

Call Telma Grant Physio & Sports Therapy today to learn more about how to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists!

How Direct Access Laws Affect Health Insurance

Figuring out health insurance plans seems to get more and more complicated. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear the health insurance sector will change any time soon. Every carrier is different, and plans are too. And it may even get more complicated!

Fortunately, Direct Access is covered by a wide range of private health insurance carriers. Remember, you must check what your insurance covers, no matter what!

Physiotherapists stay in regular communication with your physician no matter what. Our Physiotherapist will submit your plan of care to be reviewed and signed off on by a registered doctor. Fortunately, when your Physiotherapist creates a treatment plan, Medicare will cover the cost of the service.

There are numerous advantages to having Direct Access to physiotherapy. For example, patients report higher satisfaction when receiving Physiotherapy through Direct Access versus physician referral. In addition, patients receiving Physiotherapy through direct Access versus referral had better outcomes at discharge.

Direct Access at Telma Grant Physio & Sports Therapy | (905) 697-8001