title: Communicating with physicians, protecting yourself from legal harm.
abstract: When a patient's condition changes, you as a physical therapist (PT) must quickly consider when, how, and what to communicate to the physician. As you do, remember that these questions have not only clinical implications, but also legal implications.
authors.affiliation: Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Sheila K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Nicholson