I agree and understand everything mentioned in the video. From a humility perspective, PTs should try not to overstep what their credentials mean, sure. However, I also think that PTs need to step up their game in terms of advocating for the profession. Most people have NO idea what we do, or who we are. And whenever it comes up in a discussion with patients that myself and other PTs have a clinical doctorate, 9 times out of 10 the patient is blown away and I tend to notice an immediate difference in compliance. From a functional perspective, if people fully understood what our credentials are, I believe we would significantly increase patient compliance and positive outcomes. Because at the end of the day, a white coat and the title "Dr." are universally recognized symbols. You don't need to spend an incredible amount of time convincing someone that you know what you're talking about, because as soon as they see that white coat, or DPT (the word DOCTOR) the quality is simply implied. That person is now instantly more likely to listen to you from the beginning, because they immediately understand. Especially, if you're dealing with older geriatric patients who have dementia or memory problems and ONLY recognize those symbols. You will NEVER hear Chiropractors never refer to themselves as "Doctor" every chance they get. By NOT letting people know who we are, we're essentially just shooting ourselves in the foot and hindering our progress of getting patients better and moving well. That's the reality. As a result, PTs are the Ned Stark of the medical world. I think we need to find a way to strike a balance.

I had DPT and a BPT 4.5 years with 6months of internship we can use DR as prefix and Pt suffix

I disagree that patients get confused and non-physicians cannot be a doctor. If we study the history of the word "doctor" we realise that it's not specific to only physician. Only in the 19th Century " Dr" was being used for all physicians in the UK. Patients/ people do not get confused when they meet a professor with Phd, optometrist, chiropractor, acupuncturist (in the US) using "Dr", why would they be confused when PTs use it. The whole idea of APTA to raise the profession to a doctor level was to gain the respect we deserve with our skills. Anyone who uses this prefix (including MDs, PTs, ODs, DCs should clearly state their profession).

Very humble young man, thanks for explaining!

I hear you on this! I always make sure ppl know I’m NOT an actual medical Dr, but a DPT.

I'd call myself doctor absolutely. And I also call other specialists doctor if they have done their doctorate in their chosen field whether it would be engineering, physics, mathematics, psychology, chiropractic, law, business, and of course medical doctors

The Dr of Nursing got me 🤣🤣🤣thanks well explained

I believe the "Doctor" title is just a trap for higher college tuition. A Physical therapist with a BS or a DPT is still a PT (both with 3 years of PT school). Furthermore, insurance reimbursements are the same for either provider. As a matter of fact, a BPT may have way more clinical knowledge and experience than a DPT.

this is the best answer to my question “ can physiotherapists call themselves doctor?” myself being a PT intern we need more physiotherapists like you.

This conversation is probably one of the dumbest in the healthcare field lol. Nobody would dare call a pharmacist, podiatrist, dentist, or psychologist by their first name and not their title despite not being physicians either, but for whatever reason people only think it's "egocentric" and "overstepping" for a PT with a DPT to use their title. The truth is other health professions just don't respect physical therapists. And some older PTs resent the fact that they've been practicing 20+ years without a doctorate title while new PT grads are coming out the gate with it. So everyone expects DPTs to downplay their accomplishments to make everyone feel comfortable. And the whole "pAtIeNts wIlL bE cOnFuSeD" argument is just another excuse to reinforce the devaluing of PTs. Most patients are intelligent enough to make the distinction and if not, you educate them. I really don't see why this is such a big deal and it's not going to become less of deal until DPTs start asserting themselves and being apologetic about their own credentials that they've worked hard to earn.

I'm a physician (MD) and an advocate for PT so this topic has always been interesting to me. I like the lawyer example; PTs do 3 years of intensive, post graduate study and are subject matter experts in their field (non-surgical MSK management) and don't get the recognition they deserve from the general public. The answer to this question is simple - each medical field can confer a doctorate, and those individuals can then go by doctor. When discussing a doctor in health care settings, though, the just-about-universal consensus is that it's a reference to a physician / medical doctor, specifically. Many health professionals 'have a doctorate' but aren't 'a doctor' in the conversational sense. You wouldn't say, 'oh my daughter's a doctor' if she was a PT but you would if they were a pediatrician or surgeon. You have a doctor's appt if you're seeing a physician but you have a dentist appt if you're seeing a dentist, even if the dentist has a doctorate and goes by doctor. I would like for PTs to get the recognition they deserve. Just like a JD Lawyer could go by doctor, they simply go by lawyer because that title provides the commensurate prestige of the position. It's true that doctor is derived from docere and should really be conferred just to PhDs. If we had to pick one, they are the 'real' doctors. Physicians have been called doctors for centuries, though. It will take a while before it becomes a level playing field with non-physician doctors also being referred to generally as doctors. Perhaps it will change during my lifetime and I may end up qualifying that I'm a medical doctor. Health care has osteopathic physicians, podiatrists, NPs, CRNAs, dentists, audiologists, pharmacists, psychologists, and alternative health care roles like chiropractors and naturopaths that also confer doctorates. I think there's a shared goal to enhance patient care by maximizing the care potential and training for each role, while also balancing that against increased loan burden and training time. When an individual like a CRNA says that they are Dr X a board-certified nurse anesthesiologist, which isn't common but does happen, it confuses patients. Clearly stipulating the role, like mentioned in this video, is extremely important. As essentially every type of health care professional starts to have a doctorate, maybe the title will become less special. I have not heard or seen if doctoral trained PTs provide superior care to masters trained PTs. I am one of those that wonder if the push for DPT was more about competition with chiropractors, to not be perceived as lesser than other health care fields, out of a frustration that PTs have superior MSK knowledge but that's not recognized, to get direct access (which I'm frankly shocked they don't have), and/or for other privileges like imaging. I do hope they at least get better access and are able to be better recognized as experts in MSK (compared to chiropractors in particular).

Physicians in Germany cannot use the prefix Dr as its only reserved for Phd holders. If general population is unaware of this phenomenon its our duty to help them understand just as we explain them the various specialities/skills we have. In the US we have been pretty lagging to allow direct access to PTs or ability to prescribe an x ray. Until we raise the bar and hold ourselves in the most professional level it wont happen soon. And I believe it starts with the right introduction.

Yes, I agree with him( man making the video) Dr. Before your name should be used to refer to physician/medical doctor...those that use it before their name nowadays (new graduates etc), I'm sure are very proud of their accomplishments but it really is like a dentist going around expecting to be called doctor when they by no way have the education, training and knowledge of physicians/medical doctors.

I think the title doctor should not be used with any degree or health profession unless they have a doctoral degree. The academic title should be related to the profession example, physician, pharmacist, physiotherapist. Even physicians, in my opinion, can not use the title doctor unless they have a doctoral degree. The problem with this title is creating a lack of trust with patients; when patients come for physio, and we give them our diagnosis and treatment plan, they sometimes say we will consult the doctor first. The reason here because they only trust the title doctor, and that affects the patient's willingness to recover and compliance with the treatment plan. In my opinion, there are two options for solving this problem either no one in health care uses the title doctor at all unless they have a doctoral degree, even physicians or any healthcare provider who is qualified to diagnose and create a treatment plan have to use tile doctor as physiotherapists. Physiotherapists are experts in assessing, diagnosing, and treating the musculoskeletal system. Patients will respect each profession and will increase the patient’s trust and compliance with the treatment plan. But giving only the title doctor to physicians gives them a higher authority over all other professions. So the solution is to give the title to all or take it from all unless you earn a doctoral degree.

In Michigan, it used to be if you used the Dr. in front of your name, you had to put your credentials (D.D.S., D.C., D.P.T, D.V.M., etc)behind it unless you were a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or (osteopath) Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). I don't know if this has changed.

Hi Tim, I have been contemplating choosing my long term career as a physical therapist for weeks and I have just found your channel today. That's awesome actually. Thanks a lot for your sharing, keep going mate because you are doing very well. Love it!!

Good point, we dont want to confuse our patients.

This video is great! When I attended college, I had professors demand they were called Dr. “so and so.” Oh yeah.... lol

Thank you so much, I try and explain this to all of the students that work with me during their clinical rotations. It sometimes is difficulty due to some colleges pushing this doctor idea. Yes, I also have my DPT:)

Maybe for you is not a big deal to be called a doctor, but a doctor of physical therapy is still a doctor, just as much as a doctor of MD, Dr. Chiropractic, or a nurse transitioning into a doctorate. They’re experts, some specialties are more holistic than others , but it doesn’t take away the fact that they’re doctors. Also, you failed to mention that physical therapist have the option to go into fellowships and residencies to further specialize in a particular field of their choice within physical therapy. A patient going under cardiac surgery cannot fully recover without a physical therapist. You might as well forget about healing fully if you don’t have the doctor of physical therapy giving expert advice to go back to normal mobility. Don’t downplay your title of being an expert of mobility and being a doctor. You should be proud that you’re a doctor. You work hard for it.

In our country after completing our 4 and half years bachelor of Physiotherapy course we use prefix Dr infront of our name and suffix PT so that there is no confusion in the patients. Eg. Dr Tim (PT)

I find it easier to talk to someone who introduces themself by their first name before their title. "Hi! I'm Tim, Dr. of PT" is perfect as it is not misleading and doesn't make you sound pretentious.

There has been an ongoing debate for years that who all can be called as doctors in India as there are a number of healthcare streams in the country. However, in a judgment released by Supreme Court (SC) way back in 1996, it was held that medical practitioners who have an MBBS degree and above are alone referred to as doctors. Physiotherapists register with their council as therapists only and cannot prefix their names with the title of ‘Dr’. The Madras High Court had also said that even Ayurveda and Siddha practitioners should not use this title. However, the Indian Association of Physiotherapists has a different story to tell. According to the association, physiotherapists can use the title ‘Dr’ before their names and the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have no statutory power to regulate the profession in India. The General Secretary of IAP has started a trial against IMA and MCI for defaming the professionals by asking them not to call themselves as doctors. They also said that physiotherapist will prefix their names with ‘Dr’ and suffix the same with (PT) and write physiotherapist in all their communications. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1994 The RCI Act was enacted in 1994 to regulate the training of rehabilitation professions and to maintain a central rehabilitation register for all the matters connected to these professions. According to Section 2 in xvii chapter of the RCI Act, the term ‘physiotherapist’ refers to a rehabilitation professional. Thus, Indian physiotherapist are regulated by the provisions of the RCI Act and its rules and regulations. The act also states that physiotherapists are not allowed to practice medicine and to prescribe drugs, especially the scheduled drugs that are listed in the Drugs and the Cosmetics Act on their own. They do not possess the recognised qualification as mentioned in the Indian Medical Council Act 1956. Also, they cannot and should not claim themselves to be a specialist medical practitioner by prefixing ‘Dr’ with their name in their prescription. Practicing this is an offense in the eyes of the law and the said person is a quack and can be dealt with imprisonment or penalty or both. SC’s verdict The SC says that the Section 15 (2) (b) of the 1956 Act prohibits all practitioners from practicing and prescribing modern scientific medicine in any state and in any medical branch except the medical practitioner who has been enrolled in the Medical Register of the state. It further elaborates that the term ‘doctor’ should be used only by the practitioners of Allopathic systems of Medicine that has been recognised by the Government of India. The term should not be considered for modes of therapies. The physiotherapists are not allowed to portray themselves as registered medical practitioners by prefixing the word ‘Dr’ with their name. If they are found guilty, then they are considered to have committed an offense under different sections of the Indian Penal code.

In my country pakistan, dpt is a 5 year degree with 1 year of practice... we r taught everything just as in mbbs just except surgery... Also we r allowed to use Dr. as our prefix💜 Btw i am also doing dpt💜

I personally know a pt who exclusively wants to be addressed as Dr. WXYZ (I'm talking introductions and her wedding invitation 😂) yes it's a doctorate that was hard and well earned but she takes it next level

I agree disagree with you. There needs to be the distinction, but as you know, the PT profession is misunderstood and under appreciated. One part of that change is going to come from therapists standing up and saying this is my education, this is what I do. We diagnose and treat a wide variety of condition. As long as PTs put their value below a physician, that keeps us in the allied mindset. Not good for our profession.

I see this issue only in our profession, and mainly in the US only, because somehow, someway, everyone associated the term 'doctor' to a 'physician', and this issue will continue to be a thorn in our security until people this gentleman address and fix their inferiority complex. I think it stems from our lack of confidence in our degrees, and because we're still in the transitional phase, having to deal with our superiors who are not DPTs, who may feel inferior to those who use the initials 'Dr.' A doctor is a doctor, and it has nothing to do with being a MD, DPT, DDS, DPM, OD, DO, DC, PhD, etc. A doctor by definition refers to the fact that I have reached the doctoral level of education in xyz profession or study, which stems from the term 'docere' or 'teach', and it goes back to the early centuries, where the early church used the term 'doctor' to those interpreting the bible, and theologians. When you meet a dentist, do you call them by their first name? When you see your eye DOCTOR, do you refer to them by their first name? And when you call them 'doctor' are you confused that they are not in fact your GP?! If you do, step back to the front entrance and ask yourself this question, why am I here? and who am I here to see? and if you're still confused, you have another set of issues.

Most Bachelor level PTs from the 80/90s and before have 25 plus years more of experience and extensive knowledge base than the newer PTs/DPT. Ive heard from many PTs (with a bachelor or master degree) say that their DPT internship students have no idea what they are doing and many do not know the basic and most simpliest of PT fundamentals, frameworks, kinesthetic foundation and you name it. Also, the industry pays the same amount to PT or OT with a BA, MA, or DPT/DOT. I have many pts that will tell me, "I saw the doctor today". I then say "oh your doctor was here"? Its very confusing to them because the PT with a DPT often presents themselves to the pt as medical doctors. I then explain to the pt that its a physical therapist that has a doctorate degree. Also, I think its important to understand that because DPT is a requirement to be a physical therapist these days ( there are no more BA or MA) programs. So that fact sets a stage that not every DPT has the same drive and passion for the field. Many are doing it because its forced so to speak.

Technically, lawyers can be referred to as a doctor as well, because they earn a 3-year juris doctorate degree. Oh, and don't forget Pharmacists, who earn a doctorate degree in Pharmacology. With them, I have no objections at all in calling them a doctor, because their profession has moved into the role of 'medical doctor' in recent years, with them administering vaccine shots, and providing counseling on the functions of in-home test kits for disease detection, such as cologuard. It used to be family medical doctors sent you to private labs or hospital labs for disease detection testing. Now, with the on-demand shopping model moving into medicine, patients are going to pharmacies to purchase such kits, and in some cases, patients can purchase the kits online, so Pharmacists are the only ones on the front lines providing educational and instructional information about such tests. Honestly, if someone has earned a doctorate degree, and they want to use the title of doctor, then so be it. Patients do have the responsibility of asking about what they don't know or understand. It a patient has concerns of questions, and makes the choice to not ask questions, then they face the consequences come what may. Overall, our society needs, through education starting with those on the front lines (like you Tim) that not all doctors are medical doctors, and not all people who are medical providers have a doctorate level degree. For example, Physician Assistants!! PAs are more and more performing the traditional role of a medical doctor, and PA school is set up very similar to medical schools, with rotations through all of the medical disciplines, and clinical duties. Yet PAs can't refer to themselves as a doctor. Plus, the general public hears the term, Assistant, and automatic thinks of the PA as an apprentice or someone that just walks behind a medical doctor holding the laptop to update an electronic chart or even to just be around to get the medical doctor's coffee or clean lab coats. Of all healthcare professions that are underestimated, misunderstood, and undervalued, it is a Physcian Assistant. This changes through education of the public. Have the conversation. By simply having patients call health professionals by their first names, to avoid the possibility of confusion, keeps such conversations, and the spread of knowledge from happening, and that's a big mistake.

I understand your point of view. Many PTs share your POV but typically with the newer generation of PTs, the now exclusively DPTs, there is understanding than when you say Dr. So and So, you say Doctor of Physical Therapy. There is no confusion about pretending to be a physician. Like you mention, PTs treat movement disorders and deficits and improve a patients movement patterns and physical capabilities. That is not what a physician does and there will be no confusion to your patients when you say "Hey I'm Dr. So an So, I'm your physical therapist. Patients typically ask about what a doctor of physical therapy is and that is a great conversation to have with your patients about the field of physical therapy, as well as educating the pubic in general. Your patients will understand the difference in professions. If you don't want to use the Prefix Dr. that is perfectly fine, that is your personal choice. However, dissuading the use of the term Dr. by other DPTs, many of whom are constantly marketing and advocating for the profession, feels very disheartening. How can you expect the public and other health care workers to respect this profession when many people still think physical therapy is just a fancy form of massage or personal training? Using the rightfully earned title of Dr so and so, Doctor of Physical Therapy, is one of those ways. It may not be the only way but it does entice people to learn more about what Physical Therapy and what a Doctor of Physical Therapy is. Furthermore, I don't find Dr of Nursing clip entertaining at all... Im assuming you are referring to Nurse Practitioner and to be frank. you don't want to open that can of warms.. First and foremost, nurses are amazing and without nurses Medicine would not be same... You have nurses that get their Doctor of Nurse Practitioner and they have an important role in Medicine. They never pretend to be Physicians, they are proud to be nurse practitioners. They will gladly explain their profession to patients. I say this because nurses and NPs get enough crap from the public and some physician. Watching your clip and making fun of that profession was Not Necessary. You are a KZfaqr and Public Figure. I would hope you realize the impact your words have to your audience. PS I do watch your videos and you have great content about financial literacy and helping out PTs and future PTs, keep up the good work.

Here in my country, we have a DPT program of 5 years, plus 1 year of training, they teach us basically everything that MBBS and other graduates are taught. Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, we are just not taught surgery. And we are also allowed to add dr. before our name.

Nurse practitioners who have a PhD or a DNP, who have gotten their bachelor's, masters, and then doctorate degrees (10 years of education) are able to identify themselves as Dr. (Insert their last name), but most states that allow this also state that the provider must explicitly inform the patient that they are a doctorate of nursing, not a doctorate of medicine. It is similar to a person who is has a doctorate of psychology vs. a doctorate of psychiatry. They both can be identified as doctor, but must identify their role. When you have psychiatric nurse practitioners with doctorates, the yes it can be confusing, but we all identify our roles. Dr. Einstein was a doctor and I don't think anyone views him as less than because his doctorate was in theoretical astrophysics. Doctorate simply implies you've reached the pinnacle of your area of education and are an expert in your field. Doctorate doesn't equate to intelligence level as the average IQ of medical.doctors is only 120, which is simply above average. It is more a reflection to your dedication, perseverance, and diligence. Since only 1% of Americans have a doctorate, it is something we should celebrate and admire. I do think it is silly that as a society we attributed only on field of education as "real" doctors. Slightly narcissistic of that particular field to claim ownership of the term.

Totally disagree. In Pakistan,DPT is a full 5 years doctoral program.As per the law, they can add prefix"Dr" with their name and suffix"PT" at the end of their names.I mean ,when you work so hard to earn a doctorate degree with spending tons of money on your education ,while also totally deserving the title then why cant you? Why would it be misleading ,when you are using the prefix and suffix with your name.DPT are rehabilitation doctors.Even physicians don't have much knowledge about the movement related issues more than DPT's because they have been fully focusing on that specific area for the last 5 years. You cant make everyone comfortable with it ,while degrading your own profession.Kindly,don't mislead the viewers because they already lack the basic knowledge about DPT and its worth. DPT's are indeed doctors in their area of specialty ,they are doctors of rehabilitation and physical therapy. They totally deserve the title for their extraordinary skills and treatment expertise.

Well let me clear things, 1)Proper clearcut Law is not made for Physiotherapist till date. 2)Who r giving "Dr." degree to mbbs/etc disciplines(Obviously either law of that country or respective country's governed medical council). So that's why Physios trying make independent council as Dental did in past. 3)Why are you comparing nursing to physical therapist as Physiotherapist asses case & make management protocol so they work like other specialist in medical profession or in hospital as a multi-disciplinary team as other docs do. 4)Physios works independent also and they diagnose cases as well. 5)Already studied Pharmacology/Medicine/General surgery/Neurosurgery subjects as well(explaining this the thing is they are not illiterate or something that's just to well defined management of case when they start practice) 6)Some docs it takes as a egoistic approach as Physiotherapist mostly either stops medication or no need to medicines after or during Physiotherapy treatment coz patients is most of the time recovered better & stop surgery plan as well also lifestyle changes in a positive way. 7)Physiotherapy has Bachelor, Masters as well as PhD degrees. It's a vast field which is called physical medicine. 8)According to WHO/WCPT we have right to practice independently but we are fighting for strong council almost in every country like other disciplines MBBS,BAMS,BHMS,BDS,Unani etc. 9)If we go as per giving treatment , they Radiologist/Blood bank/Pathologist etc etc branches of specialization of MBBS, are they treat patients or do interventions??? 10)Dental was also not having council before but now after fight they have council. 11) Nursing are highly different from Physiotherapists...as they dont asses cases also dont make treatment plans. So why are you trying to defame Physiotherapy professionals. USE MIND & BRAIN COMMONSENSE Please. It's a year 2020 now... Please Don't talk like Tribal or Illiterate people. Respect for other Profession & dont misguide people with doc doc nurse nurse for which Physios are already trying to resolve their problem in community as community really needs True Physios. Many people are getting diplomas etc etc fake degree and they call themselves they are Physiotherapists. Then whts the significance of Real Physiotherapists who has work area from Critical Care unit to playground. Please try to spread mind waves broadly & talk logical dear. THANKS.

In my opinion, this title has completely gotten out of hand and has diluted the name, significantly. The qualifications for this degree (and the other’s mentioned) seem more appropriate as a MS degree.

YES. I want to stop calling fake physicians who push drugs "Doctor"...and call Physical Therapists Doctors... because I associate Doctor with someone who helps another human heal. A Physical Therapist works with his/her hands, discusses nutrition, discusses and guides with specific exercises that can relieve pain, manipulates tissue/massage or loosen tense muscle. YES, you are a Doctor and I will call you one.

The term 'doctor' comes from a latin word Docere that means to teach and instruct. The doctor title is reserved for those who has completed their highest degree of education in their respective fields and that is why professors are the only professionals who technically have the right to be called as doctors. Out of respect, the doctors are called as doctors and this was introduced much later in the history. They are physicians and not doctors until they have done their MD that is doctorate of medicine similarly like nurse or physiotherapists who have done their doctorates. As becoming a surgeon already takes a doctoral level degree and years just like phd, they are doctors but not bachelor level physicians.

Can a DPT prescribe medicine? Curious cause someone asked me this question the other day, and I didn’t have a clear answer for them. 🤔

By the end of this video, the word "doctor" sounds really weird to me

Also Doctor prefix only can be use by PhD holder as a Doctorate as per law. Medical professionals are just like as devoted to treat patients or as a old way form as a tradition. That's the reality.

Hi Tim, Thanks for clearing this up. I was confused why the KZfaqr who refers to herself as DoctorJo only looks at physiotherapy issues.

For some reason I genuinely thought physical therapists were medical doctors. But I guess I never thought about how they don’t prescribe medicine!

Hi, I’ve been trying to find books to help me understand how to develop mobility and flexibility to compliment my CSCS text book. Any recommendations?

Can I use 'DR' as Prefix if I Complete DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) Please reply to this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Love your Videos ❤️

Hi Mr. Tim, Is there a difference between a doctor of physical therapy(DPT) and a philosophy doctor(Ph.D.)?

yes.. a very humble man...the important thing there is, if you can really help people and give them the right treatment, not because of what degree you earned.

Good videos Tim. Just in case you know any foreign trained PTs or PT applicants, I make videos on how to become a PT here in the US. Thanks so much. Jing Ruder, PT, DPT, CDP

How many years does it take to complete a doctorate in the us? In denmark you complete the bachelor 3 years. Than the master or as we call it, the candidate. The you go on for a 3 years reseacher study, called the ph.d NOT phD witch is the same as a doctorate, but the ph.d is a specific 3 year study. When completed you are alllowed a permenent employment at the university as reseacher and instructor, called adjunct. And after 10 to 12 years exstra you may become a doctor. At this you would have facilitated and published a lot of quality research.

Most of my patient call me Dr or my first name whichever they prefer. But I'm not shy to tell them I'm a DPT or doctor. I've gone thru the whole gamut from BS, MS, DPT with 1 yr of COMT, another year of OMT residency and another yr of fellowship.

As a retired PT (BS) I agree. DPTs are not doctors which you explained perfectly. I did know one who insisted on being called Dr. EGO

You introduce yourself as a Doctor of P.T ? Should you not say you HAVE a doctoral degree in P.T. ?

Should be reserved for PhD or higher doctorate degrees.

In some countries there's a 4 year+6 months internship Bachelor Of Physiotherapy degree but with that degree they can use the title Dr. So what's that then it's so confusing

Wasn’t sure what people meant when they say a word loses meaning after hearing it a lot, but after this video when I hear doctor I don’t hear the word, just the sound😂

I have also made video on this topic. My PT friends get offended.

Heck, even in Pakistan we can use the title of Dr. After studying 5 years in physiotherapy.

As PTA in long term care it is extremely misleading to some populations. The therapists I see PT/OT that insist on being called Dr. (Yes I work with two one OT one PT) it has more to do with them as a person. The thing people don't understand is what changes were made to become a doctoral program...that is primarily a research project, a written dissertation NOT more extensive medical training.

Question ..many years ago a Pt got on top of my glutes and did my back massage .Was that appropiate?

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Thanks for this. PhD’s in History and Literature are allowed to be called doctor too. But only insufferable people would make that choice. Physicians and dentists should be called Doctor. Others should not. It’s not a value judgment. It’s just about honest vs misleading

Hey Tim, Just found your channel and I’m lovin it! Keep up the good work. Great take on this topic. Where do you live in Michigan?!?! I also live in Michigan and do video, id love to collaborate with you sometime

I respect your opinion & I understand it , but you are misleading your viewers. Because, here in India we study bachelor of Physiotherapy that is BPT it is 4 and Half year course, we attended all routine posting like medical students. Here we also performe some essential duties & handle some government projects as well. We are doing very nice & respectable work in India, hence we Deserve "Dr" Prefix .

Everyone is a doctor nowadays doctor of pt doctor of ot doctor of chirp doctor of nursing doctor of PA doctor of audiology

No mine had me have cervical surgery. She even had me run a treadmill when I was suffering badly with neck and shoulder pain. Why do they act like a doctor when they aren’t? I’m now phobic of them and slowly I’m trying to trust again.

Can a personal trainer go in with a sports psyhcologist diploma? some i know are very creative individuals. Creativity and healthcare is good.

Here’s the thing....if the title of doctor has to simply do with attaining the highest educational level so you can teach and instruct at that highest level but not actually save someone’s life like an actual physician, then physicians need to be called something other than doctor. As well as other people actually trained specifically to stabilize and sometimes save a persons life like PA’s , APN’s and emergency care personnel. Man if I had a DPT or a PhD I would NEVER expect or want anyone to call me doctor, especially in public. That’s embarrassing. It reminds of that guy who insisted on being called doctor by the airline staff before he boarded a plane. Then someone on the plane coded and all the staff went to him and he had to tell them that he’s actually not a real doctor.....its akin to calling someone who pumps gas a petroleum engineer.

Prefix dr not for dpt..

How can u get your PhD if you have a dpt

So in a professional environment your Tim DPT can you call your self DR Tim in a social environment?

Here a bachelor of PT is 6 years, god i’m still a first year student this is depressing, it’s in egypt btw.

So chiropractors , optometrists , Acupuncturist and pharmacist can call themselves Drs and make the people call them Drs but no doctors in physical therapy 😂😂😂😂 , this is the ultimate USA GIVE ME A BRAKE !!!!! That’s healthcare ignorance and bullying , in South America physiotherapist are also osteopaths and we get called Drs , once I pass my Note am going to introduce myself as Doctor in physiotherapy period , there is already a lot of patients in the clinic where I work ready to call Me that , pts needs to understand that under their clinics you all rule and give yourself some respect. In other countries physicians are not called Drs they are called Medics

Yes bpt can use dr...

You are a very wise man.

can a PT do something to become medical?

Master degree in physiotherapy can place Doctor ??

PT should still be a bachelors or masters level degree. The extra class or two that moved it to a doctoral degree is nonsense. It offers no additional insight while making therapists go deeper into debt and offers no more benefit to the patient. All a power play move by APTA. If a PT introduces themselves as doctor, I'd laugh.

Are u ...reaalllly physiotherapist ..u r actually degrading ur proffession ...in INDIA ..we. study 4.5 years of ungergraduate along with 3 years of post graduation ...wr spend 7.5 years to complete so we r completely dr...now dont know about u ...🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄