What to Expect When Referring

The following is a description of what physicians can expect if they refer to Dr. Klassen, B.Kin, DC:

• A Thorough Assessment – A full clinical history, musculoskeletal physical examination, diagnosis and report of findings.
• Referral out for Plain-Film Imaging – If necessary, according to standard guidelines (Canadian C-spine rules, Ottawa ankle rules, etc.).
  
  
• Informed Consent to Treatment – Including treatment options, goals, risks and prognosis.
  
  
• Multimodal therapy – Manual and physical therapies, all applied with an evidence-based approach.
  
  
• Emphasis on Active Care – Active care is an important part of all treatment plans.
  
  
• Outcomes-Based Therapy – Subjective and objective measures used regularly throughout all treatment plans to monitor therapeutic efficacy.
  
  
• MD Communication – Appropriate clinical notes sent to the referring physician.
  
  
• Referral back – If no progress, contraindications to care, or previously undiagnosed pathologies found.