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Physiofocus is an organisation of SASP registered
physiotherapists that are practicing in the private sector.
PhysioFocus strives to:
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to provide adequate and reliable physiotherapy services
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to maintain and further as high a standard of physiotherapy as possible
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to maintain and further the awareness of the role of physiotherapy within all
fields of medicine and dentistry.
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to promote compliance with the highest ethical and professional standards
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to publish and distribute a directory of all practicing members of the
association.
With PhysioFocus the difference is clear, here's why
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The highest international credentials.
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Ongoing education, both academic and clinical.
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Beneficial relationships with other professionals across the
entire healthcare spectrum.
These are just some of the reasons for the success of
PhysioFocus, the Private Practitioners Association of the South African Society
of Physiotherapy. Membership means something more: a commitment on the part of
each physiotherapist to offer standards of excellence far beyond the norm. It
is this commitment that sets PhysioFocus physiotherapists apart, and assures
patients of the finest treatment.
In 1958 a mere thirteen physios inaugurated/initiated the
Private Practitioners Association (PPA) to look after the interests of those
who had chosen to set up their own practices in the private sector. In
forty-three years we have grown both literally to the 1300 members we have
today, and figuratively in reliability, function, and responsibility. In 1998
it was decided to add the title of PhysioFocus to the name of the Association
in order to clarify that we are concerned specifically with the profession of
Physiotherapy in private practice.
Since its inception many issues have been initiated and dealt
with successfully, such as:
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First contact status for physiotherapists.
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Negotiated tariffs with Medical schemes
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High professional standards
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Scientific contact with the rest of the world.
What PhysioFocus provides for its members
In short, PhysioFocus assists its members in running the most
professional practices possible.
Information pertaining to physiotherapy such as new regulations
from the Department of Health is circulated to members.
Practice Accreditation is offered to all who are interested.
This exciting initiative regularly assesses participating practices in key
areas - suitability and safety of facilities, interpersonal communication,
continuing education, patient records and many more. These standards do not
require "hi-tech" practices: but quality of patient care is the final
criterion.
Members are encouraged to take part in programmes that increase
public awareness of the benefits of physiotherapy for a healthier lifestyle.
Tariffs are negotiated annually with funders and supplied to our
members.
PhysioFocus retains a link with the registering body, the
Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics as well as other
health professional’s organizations, and the SASP. The association is a founder
member of the International Private Practitioners Association (IPPA) formed in
1991 and hosted the inaugural conference in Cape Town in 1997.
Closer to home, PhysioFocus has been developing strategies to
make private physiotherapists a vital component of the new healthcare system.
Mission Statement
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To strive for professional excellence.
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To earn the respect and esteem of all communities, our
colleagues and other health professionals.
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To assist our members to attain their full professional
potential.
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To strive for fair remuneration
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To maintain our independence, mindful of our responsibilities as
physiotherapists.
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Phone the SASP head Office (011) 485 1467
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