The term ‘Allied’ infers that an alliance is present. Alliance according to the dictionary basically means a close association of groups or individuals is formed to advance a common interest or cause. Allied Health therefore means that close associations between various practitioners from varying professions are formed in a collaborative effort to maximise client outcomes. Allied Health, by this definition, rarely exists.

He does not like his clients seeing practitioners from other professions as it makes it hard for him to gauge how successful his part of the treatment has been. Are you serious buddy? Continue reading →