FAQ - Answers |
| Q1. Do I need a doctor's referral for
physiotherapy treatment? |
| A1. No you don’t need a doctor’s referral
to see a private physiotherapist. However if you are claiming
through private health insurance they may require a referral
by a medical practitioner to authorise payment of treatment
charges. |
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| Q2. Can I claim the costs back through
my insurance? |
| A2. Many insurance policies differ
from one to the other. It is best to contact them and make sure
they will reimburse you prior to commencing treatment |
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| Q3. Can Physiotherapists manipulate my
spine? |
| A3. Yes, at DMC physiotherapy
your therapist has appropriate post graduate training to manipulate
your spine. |
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| Q4. How soon will I be seen? |
| A4. For patients in acute pain
we can offer same-day “emergency” appointments.
Please phone for availability. In normal circumstances you will
be seen within 24 or 48 hours. |
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| Q5. Will I be charged if I miss my appointment?
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| A5. At DMC Physio we send out
email reminders 48 hours prior to appointments. 24 hours notice
is required to change or cancel an appointment. This gives us
the opportunity to give your appointment to another patient.
Failure to give 24 hours notice or to not show up at your allotted
time will result in you being charged the full fee. (However,
if your appointment is taken by someone else, you will not be
charged) Your insurance company will usually not cover the cost
of non attendance. |
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| Q6. How long does a treatment session
last? |
| A6. Initial appointments are
usually 45 minutes with subsequent appointments 30 minutes. |
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| Q7. How many treatments will I need? |
| A7. Following your initial assessment,
your Physiotherapist will discuss the appropriate treatment
plan with you. This will include advice regarding the approximate
number of treatments you may need. |
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| Q8. What should I bring with me?
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A8. You may be asked to undress
to your underwear to assess the area of your body to be treated.
Please bring shorts and a vest top if you would feel more comfortable.
We will ensure your privacy and dignity is maintained at all
times.
If you are attending for a sports related problem it may be
beneficial to bring your current trainers.
If you have X-rays, Scans or any other relevant medical information
please bring them along as this will help with your assessment. |
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| Q9. Will you talk to my doctor? |
| A9. Only if you say we can. It
is however very important to communicate what is going on with
either your GP or consultant. We will usually write to them
at the end of a treatment episode to let them know what we have
done. |
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| Q10. What happens at an appointment? |
| A10. The first session is a
third asking questions a third having look at the problem and
a third doing some treatment. At subsequent sessions it’s
mainly taken up with treatment. Some treatment sessions may
involve a lot of talking. The more you understand your problem
the better you can manage it. |
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