A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation physicians manage every aspect of a trauma victim’s recovery. According to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2014) physiatrists:
- Oversee the entire rehabilitative team and coordinate with specialists
- Treat all aspects of recovery, not just a single injury
- Educate patients and families about current and projected treatments
- Manage chronic injury pain
- Use a variety of modalities to restore maximum function
Rehabilitation doctors are trained to look at the big picture and address the treatment requirements, support systems, potential complications, recovery needs, and therapeutic options which will lead to the greatest possible independence and quality of life.
Leaders in Life Care Planning recognize the fundamental role of rehabilitation doctors in developing an accurate assessment of life-long needs.
“Physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatrists) are uniquely qualified to provide a strong medical foundation for life care planning, based on their training and experience in providing medical and rehabilitative services to individuals with various disabilities” (Weed & Berens, 2010).
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Weedk, R. and Berens D. (Eds.). (2010) Life Care Plannign and Case Management Handbook CRC Press; Boca Raton FL
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2014) What is a Physiatrist? Retrieved from: http://www.aapmr .org/patients/aboutpmr/pages/physiatrist .aspx
