Physiotherapists Post Qualification Experience

One of MedCo’s core objectives  is to improve the quality of medico legal reports.

A process of quality assessments of medical experts raised concerns about the proportion of unsatisfactory reports prepared by newly qualified physiotherapists.

Consequently, MedCo recently undertook a survey of its registered medical experts to seek their views on a proposal to introduce a minimum 5 years post qualification experience (PQE) for physiotherapists prior to applying to be registered to undertake MedCo reports.

The results of the survey showed that approximately 82% of respondents agreed with the proposal. In the circumstances the MedCo Board has decided to introduce this new policy with immediate effect.

The result of this new policy means that any physiotherapist that wishes to be registered with MedCo as an authorised expert will need to substantiate that they have had at least 5 years’ relevant experience since qualifying.

Existing MedCo authorised physiotherapists need to do nothing for now but there will be transition provisions and we will be in contact in due course.