Patient is a 72 y/o female admitted to Allgood Medical Cente…

Written by Anonymous on August 18, 2026 in Uncategorized with no comments.

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Pаtient is а 72 y/о femаle admitted tо Allgоod Medical Center on 8/10/26 with a complex diabetic wound on her sacrum. She has been seen by the attdning physician who is a wound care specialist and has been referred to PT for evaluation, wound care (including sharp debridement), transfer and gait training. Her past medical history includes Type I diabetes mellitus, hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, total abdominal hysterectomy, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The physical therapist evaluates this patient and establishes a plan of care including patient goals. The PT service is overwhelmed with referrals and the evaluating therapist would like to delegate the treatment of this patient to a physical therapist assistant he has worked with in the past. Which of the following is the best decision regarding delegation?

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