The Evaluation Process treatment planning principles of Prescription

The Evaluation Process, treatment planning, principles of Prescription Writing Final Year BPT

Objectives • At the end of the lecture the students will be able to: • Explain in short about prescription of Electrotherapeutic modalities • Explain in short about prescription of exercises • Explain in short about prescription of Orthosis & Prosthesis • Explain in short about prescription of wheelchair

Definition • A prescription is a written, verbal, or electronic order from a practitioner or designated agent to a pharmacist for a particular medication for a specific patient.

Current Prescription Formatting • Heading • Body • Closing

Current Prescription Formatting • Heading – Name, address, and telephone number of the prescriber – Name, gender and age of the patient – Date of the prescription 3

Current Prescription Formatting • Body – The Rx symbol – Name – dose size – Amount to be dispensed – Directions to the patient 4

Current Prescription Formatting • Closing –Prescriber’s signature –Refill instructions –Generic substitution instructions 5

Prescription Writing Prescription for : • Electrotherapeutic Modalities • Exercises • Orthosis • Prosthesis • Wheelchair

MCQ’S Prescription Writing Q 1. Prescription Writing is important in case of Orthotic Prescription for which of the following reasons: A. For Proper Fitting B. For proper Rehabilitation C. Cost effectiveness D. All of the above

Q 2. For Prescribing a Cane the height should be measured from: A. ASIS B. Ulnar Styloid Process C. Greater Tuberosity D. None of the above

Q 3. Prescription for Exercise should include A. Frequency B. Intensity C. Mode D. All of the Above

Q 4. Prescribing frequency Dosage of Ultrasound which frequency is not Applicable A. 1 MHz B. 3 MHz C. 27. 12 MHz D. None of the Above

Q 5. For Prescription of wheel chair which of the following is least important: A. Size of Seat B. Size of Back rest C. Tyre Manufacturer Details D. Foot rest