Physiotherapy Practice in Canada

Module 3 - Self-Reflection Activity

Name: Khatija Punjwani

Date: 1/30/2017

Instructions: Provide your own reflections to the following questions. Remember there are no right
or wrong answers. Please be genuine in submitting what you think or believe.

1. How does the model of self-regulation in Canada compare to your own country. What do you
see as the benefits or disadvantages of self-regulation?

(IAP). IAP is the governing body and it is controlled by the board of elected office bearers, which
included President, Secretary, Treasurer and various conveners to monitor various activities of the
IAP. Once we finish our Bachelor's in Physiotherapy, we are eligible to register with the IAP. We
have the same procedure of credential assessment like Canada. Once we are registered, we are
2. How are the practice standards similar or different to those in place within your own country?
eligible to work as a Physiotherapist in India. Canada has regulatory body in different provinces
where
Indian as Indiacode
ethical has ofone regulatory
conduct body
is very muchacrosslike the
the country
ethical codewhichofisPhysiotherapists
the Indian Association in Canada.of
Physiotherapist. Once we register
There is no physiotherapy competencywe are eligible
exam to work
in India and anywhere
once we are in India.
registered with the Indian
Self
Association of Physiotherapists, we get the lifetime membership and get aregulations
regulation in a way helps physiotherapists to determine the rules and permanent that govern
license to
the profession
practice in India. and holds
We do haveus accountable
privacy and for our own
confidentiality conduct and
concerns behavior.
in India It
and we helps us to act in a
3. How are the continuing competency requirements similar or different to those in are
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within to
professional,
act inownan ethical,ethical and competent
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patients consenthelps us toofidentify
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your country?
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standard and at the in
practice same time
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the professionals.
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take an
effective
records but action
it is in case
only of breach.
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Private reduces
practitioners dothenotoccurrence of malpractices,
keep the records. India needs adverse
more
events
In
improvisedand medical
India Physiotherapists errors.
are required
standard of practice to to
in order demonstrate
provide competent their competence throughout
care. Hospitals their practice
have auditing but
Disadvantages
like
there Canada.
is no way of self-regulation
Physiotherapists could be
are supposed
that physiotherapists conflicts
who practice of
to constantly interest
independently and
adapt andlack of
are upgradetransparency.
are beingtheir knowledge and
monitored.
skills to keep themselves
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are not and then.
aware aboutHealth
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4. Whatknowwerethey yourdo three any legal you
competencies actionidentified in the self-learning Providers
activityeither manipulate
that you need to or
to have
try knowledge
to bribe
improve andthe why. about
client. Healthadvancements made ininphysiotherapy
care is not covered India. Clients practice
pay for all across the world.
the services and
Therefore, physiotherapists
therefore government needsstrive towards
to take necessaryproviding
actionappropriate
and address andclients
cost efficient
health care physiotherapy
concerns
treatment
1. Evaluate to the
the clients. Since
effectiveness
and improve the quality of care. health
of care is
interventions: not covered,
Evaluating we
the always focus
effectiveness on
of providing
the care which
intervention
is cost practice
needs effectiveand because clients Imay
experience. wantnot
to be
work able to afford
towards physiotherapy
improving treatment.
my research abilities in order to
provide competent evidence based effective physiotherapy intervention. Improving this ability will
help me to constantly measure the effectiveness of my intervention and improves the quality of
care.
2. Develops, builds, and maintains rapport, trust, and ethical professional relationships through
effective communication. I want to improve my interpersonal skills and therefore build rapport with
clients, their families and other health care providers. Communication plays a major role in health
care because we work in an interdisciplinary team and focus on improving clients health.
3. Conducts self within legal/ethical requirements: I think I need to work on this because the
physiotherapy scope of practice in Canada is very much different from my country. I need to
improve awareness and knowledge about the scope of practice and hold myself accountable to act
within the scope of practice. Improve my knowledge about laws pertaining to clients confidentiality
and maintain therapeutic relationship with my client. I need to improve my knowledge about various
cultures and provide culturally sensitive care to clients.