In which decade did APTA establish a precursor to direct access?

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Multiple Choice

In which decade did APTA establish a precursor to direct access?

Explanation:
Direct access means patients can begin PT care without a physician referral. The first steps toward giving therapists more autonomy were formalized in the 1980s, when APTA issued policy guidance and supported advocacy that laid the groundwork for initial evaluation and treatment by PTs in appropriate settings. This 1980s precursor established the footing for broader direct access rights that expanded more widely in the 1990s. The 1920s mark the profession’s founding, and while the 1960s and 1990s brought important progress, the initiating precursor aligns with the 1980s.

Direct access means patients can begin PT care without a physician referral. The first steps toward giving therapists more autonomy were formalized in the 1980s, when APTA issued policy guidance and supported advocacy that laid the groundwork for initial evaluation and treatment by PTs in appropriate settings. This 1980s precursor established the footing for broader direct access rights that expanded more widely in the 1990s. The 1920s mark the profession’s founding, and while the 1960s and 1990s brought important progress, the initiating precursor aligns with the 1980s.

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