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== Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point ==
== Patient Access to Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy Services / Entry Point ==
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Patients are referred by orthopedic doctors, neurologists or by regular physician, but sometimes patients can have access to clinics and pay cash.Therapist are enrolled to primary care team involved in multiple roles including health promotion, preventive programs.<br>
Patients are referred by orthopedic doctors, neurologists or by regular physician, but sometimes patients can have access to clinics and pay cash.Therapist are enrolled to primary care team involved in multiple roles including health promotion, preventive programs.<br>
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In Argentina, access to services largely depends on an individual’s income level. An individual may obtain health care through three predominant schemes: (i) public services in hospitals and state-run ambulatory care centers; (ii) insurance, including mandatory health insurance under the social security system linked to formal employment and “voluntary” private, or “pre-paid” insurance (“ppre-pagas ”); and (iii) directly through out-of-pocket payments to private providers.<ref name="1">http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTDSRE/Resources/261440AR.pdf</ref>
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In Argentina, access to services largely depends on an individual’s income level. An individual may obtain health care through three predominant schemes: (i) public services in hospitals and state-run ambulatory care centers; (ii) insurance, including mandatory health insurance under the social security system linked to formal employment and “voluntary” private, or “pre-paid” insurance (“ppre-pagas ”); and (iii) directly through out-of-pocket payments to private providers.<ref name="1">http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTDSRE/Resources/261440AR.pdf</ref>
== Therapist Preparation ==
== Therapist Preparation ==
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[http://www.wcpt.org/node/33154/ Entry level physical therapy education programmes]
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[http://www.wcpt.org/node/33154/ Entry level physical therapy education programmes]
===== Specialization =====
===== Specialization =====
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Professionals in Argentina can enter postgraduate courses to get a speciality masters or doctorate degree. Many of these studies are completed together with other health care professional such as medical doctors and psychologists.
Professionals in Argentina can enter postgraduate courses to get a speciality masters or doctorate degree. Many of these studies are completed together with other health care professional such as medical doctors and psychologists.
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Specialisms in traumatology, orthopaedics, cardiology, respiratory care, paediatrics, neurology, sports, acupuncture and critical care have all been developed and achieved internationally recognised levels of excellence.<ref name="2" /><br>
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Specialisms in traumatology, orthopaedics, cardiology, respiratory care, paediatrics, neurology, sports, acupuncture and critical care have all been developed and achieved internationally recognised levels of excellence.<ref name="2" /><br>
== Professional Associations ==
== Professional Associations ==
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The overall mission of the AAK is to provide information and defend members’ legal rights. It offers scholarships and permanent training, workshops, talks and seminars. It brings together teachers, professionals, graduates and students into one professional body.<ref name="2" />
The overall mission of the AAK is to provide information and defend members’ legal rights. It offers scholarships and permanent training, workshops, talks and seminars. It brings together teachers, professionals, graduates and students into one professional body.<ref name="2" />
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The Argentine Association of Kinesiology has been approved as a provisional member of [http://wcpt.org/node/27460/ WCPT] and [http://www.clafk.net/ The Latin American Confederation for Physical Therapy and Kinesiology]
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The Argentine Association of Kinesiology has been approved as a provisional member of [http://wcpt.org/node/27460/ WCPT] and [http://www.clafk.net/ The Latin American Confederation for Physical Therapy and Kinesiology]
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== Information about the Patient Community ==
== Information about the Patient Community ==
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Estimated deaths per 100,000 population by cause (2004): Communicable, maternal, perinatal and nutritional conditions - 103.5 (Infectious and parasitic diseases - 39.7, Respiratory infections - 41.8, Perinatal conditions - 15.2); Noncommunicable diseases - 617.4 (Malignant neoplasms - 157.8, Cardiovascular diseases - 256.7, Respiratory diseases - 73.9); Injuries - 48.0.<ref name="4">http://www.who.int/healthinfo/global_burden_disease/estimates_country/en/index.html</ref>
Estimated deaths per 100,000 population by cause (2004): Communicable, maternal, perinatal and nutritional conditions - 103.5 (Infectious and parasitic diseases - 39.7, Respiratory infections - 41.8, Perinatal conditions - 15.2); Noncommunicable diseases - 617.4 (Malignant neoplasms - 157.8, Cardiovascular diseases - 256.7, Respiratory diseases - 73.9); Injuries - 48.0.<ref name="4">http://www.who.int/healthinfo/global_burden_disease/estimates_country/en/index.html</ref>
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Most Argentinians live and work in urban areas. About a third of the population lives in and around Buenos Aires. In small cities and the suburbs, people live in single-family homes, but in Buenos Aires, most people live in apartment buildings. The apartments have modern facilities, but rent and electricity are very expensive. Rent can take a large portion of monthly earnings for some families.
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Most Argentinians live and work in urban areas. About a third of the population lives in and around Buenos Aires. In small cities and the suburbs, people live in single-family homes, but in Buenos Aires, most people live in apartment buildings. The apartments have modern facilities, but rent and electricity are very expensive. Rent can take a large portion of monthly earnings for some families.
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The 300,000 indigenous people in Argentina live in small rural communities or in the cities. One important group is the Wichí, who live in the marshy area near the river Pilcomayo in the north of the country and Mapuche in the Neuquén province. Although many indigenous Argentinians have preserved their traditional way of life, others have adopted a more European lifestyle.<ref name="5">http://www.argentour.com/en/argentina/argentina_family.php</ref><br>
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The 300,000 indigenous people in Argentina live in small rural communities or in the cities. One important group is the Wichí, who live in the marshy area near the river Pilcomayo in the north of the country and Mapuche in the Neuquén province. Although many indigenous Argentinians have preserved their traditional way of life, others have adopted a more European lifestyle.<ref name="5">http://www.argentour.com/en/argentina/argentina_family.php</ref><br>
== Social/Cultural Influences ==
== Social/Cultural Influences ==
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Argentine culture is a unique blend of European and South American influences, Argentina has been called the most European country in South America, in Argentina the family is the center of the society's social structure,family plays an important role in patient's care, also participate in rehab team. In Argentina social class is the foundation for movement and influence within groups and organizations. Your social class, university affiliations, place oforigin, title or rank, position in the hierarchy, company you work for all of these indicate which social strata you belong to.<ref name="6">http://www.theelementsofpower.com/</ref>
Argentine culture is a unique blend of European and South American influences, Argentina has been called the most European country in South America, in Argentina the family is the center of the society's social structure,family plays an important role in patient's care, also participate in rehab team. In Argentina social class is the foundation for movement and influence within groups and organizations. Your social class, university affiliations, place oforigin, title or rank, position in the hierarchy, company you work for all of these indicate which social strata you belong to.<ref name="6">http://www.theelementsofpower.com/</ref>
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There is no typical Argentinian family. Family life differs according to many factors, such as religion, region, ethnic background and income. Traditionally, fathers were considered the head of the family, mothers were in charge of the household, and young married couples lived with their parents in quarters built onto the house. Now, most Argentinians believe that women have the right to a career as well as marriage and family. Some families have hired help to do domestic chores. Young married couples usually find a place of their own rather than living with parents.<ref name="5" />
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There is no typical Argentinian family. Family life differs according to many factors, such as religion, region, ethnic background and income. Traditionally, fathers were considered the head of the family, mothers were in charge of the household, and young married couples lived with their parents in quarters built onto the house. Now, most Argentinians believe that women have the right to a career as well as marriage and family. Some families have hired help to do domestic chores. Young married couples usually find a place of their own rather than living with parents.<ref name="5" />
== Delivery of Care ==
== Delivery of Care ==
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In Argentina the private sector is thriving but fragmentary, with many establishments and individuals not affiliated with any organization. They provide care mainly to those with private insurance, or those who are part of a national health insurance scheme.
In Argentina the private sector is thriving but fragmentary, with many establishments and individuals not affiliated with any organization. They provide care mainly to those with private insurance, or those who are part of a national health insurance scheme.
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There are wide of private insurers to choose from, both national and international. Some private hospitals inlarge cities provide health plans which expratriates and residents can enroll in.Private health insurance premiums vary depending on age and family needs, as well as the risk that the insured person may represent. in general these companies do not cover pre-existing conditions.<ref name="1" /><ref name="7">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/expathealth/9133655/Expat-guide-to-Argentina-health-care.html</ref><ref name="8">http://www.who.int/health_financing/documents/argentina_cavagnero.pdf</ref>
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There are wide of private insurers to choose from, both national and international. Some private hospitals inlarge cities provide health plans which expratriates and residents can enroll in.Private health insurance premiums vary depending on age and family needs, as well as the risk that the insured person may represent. in general these companies do not cover pre-existing conditions.<ref name="1" /><ref name="7">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/expathealth/9133655/Expat-guide-to-Argentina-health-care.html</ref><ref name="8">http://www.who.int/health_financing/documents/argentina_cavagnero.pdf</ref>
== Payment System ==
== Payment System ==
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[[Category:Worldwide_Physical_Therapy_Practice_Project]] [[Category:Countries]]
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