Patients with back pain will be able to access free treatment from NHS physiotherapists without having to go through a GP, under plans to be unveiled today by the health secretary, Alan Johnson. In a substantial extension of patient choice, he also wants to give people an opportunity to book appointments with speech therapists, dietitians, podiatrists and other health professionals.
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Patients to be given right to self-refer - The Independent 21st October 2008
Backing for physio self-referral - BBC Health News 21st October 2008
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