APR 13, 1984

Regarding whether a physical therapist can administer physical therapy to patients who are referred to them by podiatrists.  Because only a licensed doctor of medicine or dentistry may refer patients to a physical therapist, the question is thus whether a podiatrist is classified as a ‘licensed doctor of medicine.

Requested by: President, South Carolina State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

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