Common Frustrations with Referrals

Frustrations you may experience with many of your back and neck pain referrals - and what your patients really need and deserve.

The problem

Frustrations you may experience with many of your referrals

The specialist who won't see a patient without imaging, which is usually unnecessary.

The specialist who won't communicate with you.

Professionals who "do therapy" but don't provide a diagnosis and multi-factorial plan.

Specialists only interested in "doing stuff to them," like invasive procedures, rather than taking care of your patient.

What you need - and your patients deserve

Diagnosis

Patient empowerment

Self-care strategies

Other referrals only when necessary

Advanced imaging only when necessary

Refer a patient

Dr. Ed Johnnie provides a clear diagnosis and self-care strategies, with imaging or further referrals only when they are truly necessary.

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