08-24-21, 10:10 AM | |
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I've had lots of p.t. with several different physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. If they need to know what I do for a living, lifestyle activities, etc., they either ask that information on my intake form or they ask me during my first session. (Usually, it's both!) Doing an online search (and telling you about it) seems, oh, peculiar. And unprofessional, in my opinion. Would it bother me? It would bother me a little bit, but if he knows his stuff and is treating your injury to your satisfaction, I wouldn't change physical therapists because of that. P.t. is time consuming and expensive (in the USA, anyway) if you have several sessions to get through. If he's doing all the right things re: your treatment, I wouldn't dismiss him for doing an online search that is easily accessible to anyone who looked up your name.
As for the "lady" calling, well...I guess I've been listening to The Office Ladies podcast too much, because it seems normal to me now. Angela and Jenna call each other "lady" all the time. But they are women, and best friends, so maybe that's different. The convo with your husband? No. I wouldn't like that, and your p.t. should be made aware that you don't like it. JMHO, Donna
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08-24-21, 10:13 AM | |
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I wouldn’t be bothered by those things in general, but if you are I’d talk to him first not the supervisor.
In general, a public profile on social media is meant for anyone to see isn’t it? If you don’t want random people to know those things I wouldn’t post them publicly, however if the information came by way of public info on google and not social media than maybe you can help remove that info from the internet if it makes you uncomfortable. Personally, I would give him credit for taking the time to get to know you before you came in so that he can relate to you better. Kind of like doing research on a company before an interview. But that’s just my opinion! Last edited by frostyjan; 08-24-21 at 10:18 AM. Reason: Finished a thought after rereading original post. |
08-24-21, 11:01 AM | |
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I think this thread is great for hearing different perspectives on the matter! I know for me personally, bc of my paranoid tendencies, I often need outside opinions on things where other people are concerned. The insights shared here are much appreciated!
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08-24-21, 11:28 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Do you have in your records that you gave specific permission to talk about your medical issues to your husband? If not, that would be a huge red flag. As a medical provider, he is not to talk about your medical condition to anyone that you have not specifically mentioned. That would make me wonder who else he is talking to or whatever other policies he is breaking. This should definitely be brought up with the clinic. (FYI - I am speaking as someone in the US who would be subject to HIPAA laws. I don't know what other countries have for medical privacy.)
The looking you up on Google is weird. When I started physical therapy, they ask about my profession and hobby...no need to Google. Calling me lady would bother me, but I probably wouldn't say anything. However, the three things combined would have me looking elsewhere. |
08-24-21, 05:08 PM | ||
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But what they needed to know to treat you could be gathered by just asking you. What seems strange is that a professional would think it’s clinically appropriate and would mention that they did that, and also that they think it would be relevant or that they could gain great insight into your lifestyle by doing so. Even if they could, that would probably require a lot of time and digging, and that’s getting really weird. Someone that has that much time to look up clients must not be very busy, another reason that seems off to me. It’s not my experience so far that being young explains it, but if it did, well, part of learning to be a professional and dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds and adjusting to general expectations of what your clients consider appropriate. |
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