Complete and accurate documentation is one of the most important skills
for a physical therapist assistant to develop and use effectively. The
new Third Edition of Documentation Basics for the Physical
Therapist Assistant continues the path of teaching the student and
clinician documentation from A to Z.
Mia Erickson and Rebecca McKnight have updated this Third Edition
to reflect changes in the ever-evolving profession. Newly addressed are
the changes in documentation requirements for major payers, changes in
the disablement models used, and the increasingly common use of
electronic documentation in the physical therapy profession.
Features inside the Third Edition:
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Readers are encouraged to think about disablement and disablement
concepts when writing notes
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How to document impairments in body structure and function but more
importantly activity limitations and participation restriction
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Descriptions of the differences in documentation methods using a
computer vs paper chart
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Evidence tied to benefits and challenges of computerized documentation
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Documenting the rationale for treatment and the unique skills of the
physical therapist assistant in patient management
New inside the Third Edition:
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Incorporation of the International Classification of Functioning,
Disability, and Health disablement model
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Chapter on electronic documentation
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Screenshot examples of the popular WebPT(R) electronic medical record
platform
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Updated chapters on reimbursement and legal issues
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Additional examples for student practice included in each chapter
Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for
additional material to be used for teaching in the classroom.
Documentation Basics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third
Edition is the perfect guide for all physical therapist assistant
students and clinicians who want to update and refine their knowledge
and skills in documentation.
