Whether it will consider a pilot study of the self-referral of patients for physiotherapy services with a view to reducing the recurrence o…

Answered Asked by Mary Scanlon Con Lodged 19 Dec 2008

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will consider a pilot study of the self-referral of patients for physiotherapy services with a view to reducing the recurrence of pain and time off work.

The answer

Answered by Nicola Sturgeon on 19 Jan 2009 · 31 days after it was lodged, on time

Self referral of patients for physiotherapy services was piloted in Scotland between 2003 and 2005. Patients across Scotland can now self-refer into physiotherapy services. The Scottish Government is also funding the Working Health Services pilot in Dundee. Employees of small and medium-sized enterprises can self-refer for assessment and treatment through services such as physiotherapy, assisting recovery and minimising time off work.
Similar services are being setup in NHS Borders and NHS Lothian.

In the Official Report

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