Every medical specialty has to define its field of competence and improve professional skills and competencies. Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) has been defined by the Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). The background as well as the skills and aptitudes and the role of PRM specialists in the rehabilitation process are described in the White Book on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe. Read the full story

To be more environmentally friendly, we all try to reduce our paper use, but for the rehab medicine office, it can have more than environmental benefits. It can also reduce the amount of paperwork done by both practitioners and staff, and save money in the long run. Read the full story

The International Organization for Standardization defines risk as “the effect of uncertainty on objectives.” If you are a health practice leader, owner or manager, having confidence in your ability to keep your organization out of harm’s way is an admirable leadership quality. Yet risk is insidious and being blind to it or ignoring it can have catastrophic consequences.  Read the full story

Offer services that complement those of other assessment and treatment professionals, keep patients’ health care teams informed and take the time to highlight the complementary skills and services you can offer patients in order to make your practice more appealing to the medical community. Read the full story

As they approach graduation, students starting their careers in rehabilitation face a number of daunting questions, including How am I going to get my practice started? As one RMT put it, “It’s not like graduating as a teacher or an X-ray technician where you know pretty well what your working environment will be – and how much you will be making…although that’s another story!” Read the full story

Everyone wants patients to work in a healthy environment, but do you practise what you preach by making sure your own workplace is safe and healthy for your staff? Read the full story