Playing by the rules: Speech pathologists' views about patient suitability for the enhanced primary care program

Abstract

Background: Allied health practitioner views about patient suitability may impact on which patients seek to be referred to the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program through their general practitioner. These views have not been previously evaluated. Method: Participants were speech pathologists who were both working in private practice in Australia and members of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). Participants completed an online survey, which was sent via an email link to all eligible members. The email database captured more than 95% of all private practitioner members of SPA. Results: Speech pathologists discuss the EPC Program with patients if they feel it is relevant to them. In determining..