Episode 06 - Cassie Adams-Johnson on Looking to the UK as a Model for the Physio Profession in BC + Canada
What a joy to have Cassie on the pod! She has some incredible insights into the profession in both the UK and Canada and is passionate about expanding the scope of practice and responsibility for physiotherapists in BC.
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Cassie's clinic - Agile Integrated Health: https://www.weareagile.ca/
In this conversation, Cassie Adams-Johnson shares her experiences as a physiotherapist in both the UK and Canada, highlighting the differences in education, practice models, and the challenges faced in the Canadian healthcare system. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals, the need for expanded scope of practice for physiotherapists, and the role of advocacy in shaping the future of the profession. The discussion also touches on the impact of insurance on physiotherapy practice and the necessity of building a strong community to support these changes.
Highlights:
"We need to change the exam process."
"We need to advocate for our worth."
"We need to be licensing more physios."
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:47 Physiotherapy Education and Practice in the UK
05:38 The Collaborative Model of Care
08:37 Challenges in the Canadian Healthcare System
11:57 The Role of Insurance in Physiotherapy
14:34 Returning to Victoria and Opening a Clinic
17:44 Innovative Practices in Physiotherapy
20:47 Advocacy for Expanding Scope of Practice
23:46 Conclusion and Future Directions
35:11 Advocating for Physiotherapy in Healthcare
37:42 Innovative Practices in Physiotherapy
41:18 Building a Stronger Physiotherapy Community
43:33 Education and Training in Physiotherapy
50:41 Critical Thinking in Physiotherapy
01:00:30 Challenges in the Physiotherapy Profession
01:07:46 The Future of Physiotherapy Advocacy
Keywords:
physiotherapy, healthcare, UK, Canada, advocacy, insurance, education, community, scope of practice, collaboration