Dear Patient:
Physiotherapy involves many different types of physical evaluation and treatment.
As with all forms of medical treatment, there are benefits and risk involved in
physiotherapy. The physical response to treatment varies and cannot always be
predicted as every individual is different. There is no guarantee that the treatment
will help the condition you are seeking treatment for and there is a risk that
treatment will cause some discomfort or aggravation of the existing condition.
During your physiotherapy visit, it is often necessary to expose and touch the area
in need of treatment. Every effort is made to preserve modesty and keep you
comfortable. Please communicate to your therapist if you have any concerns during
the treatment.
The physiotherapist will explain your physiotherapy diagnosis and discuss treatment
recommendations with you. Physiotherapy, as with any type of medical care, is most
effective if you participate according to the treatment plan agreed upon with your
therapist. If at any time you have questions regarding treatment and services
provided, please do not hesitate to talk to your physiotherapist.
The physiotherapy clinic (Health Information Custodian for your records) is
responsible for protection, collection, use and disclosure of your personal
information according to privacy rules set by Personal Health Information
Protection Act (PHIPA) and by Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act (PIPEDA).
