Direct Access

Delaware is one of 26 states that allow direct patient access to PT with some provisions.
Delaware law allows treatment from a PT with or without referral from a licensed medical or osteopathic physician.
A PT can treat a patient for up to 30 days, after which the therapist must consult a physician.
If the patient's condition requires care that falls outside of the PT scope of practice, then the PT must refer the patient to a qualified healthcare provider.
A PT may not modify a patient's existing prescriptions.