Rural Physiotherapists and Specialist Paediatric Caseloads

An article "Self-efficacy beliefs and confidence of rural physiotherapists to undertake specialist paediatric caseloads: a paediatric example" was published 1st November 2010 in the journal Rural and Remote Health. When patient needs require rural generalists to venture into specialist areas, professional and ethical issues are raised. This study conducted in Queensland, Australia, reports on a survey of rural physiotherapists who have also provided patient care in the specialist field of paediatrics. The findings raise important questions about the nature of rural and remote practice and its impact on the confidence of generalist health professionals, and also rural patients requiring specialist care. (NRHA e-forum 15 November)