Patient Rights & Responsibilities – Physio Point Care

Effective Date: November 22, 2025

At Physio Point Care, we are committed to delivering safe, respectful, and patient-centered care. The following outlines your rights as a patient and your responsibilities when receiving mobile physiotherapy services from our team.


? Patient Rights

As a patient of Physio Point Care, you have the right to:


1. Dignity, Respect & Professional Care

You will be treated with compassion, courtesy, and respect at all times.


2. Safe & Ethical Physiotherapy Services

Care will be provided by a Registered Physiotherapist licensed with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, following all professional standards and ethical guidelines.


3. Privacy & Confidentiality (PHIPA)

Your personal health information is confidential.
You have the right to:

  • Know how your information is collected and used
  • Request access to your records
  • Request corrections
  • Know who your information is shared with
  • Expect secure handling and storage of your data

(See our Privacy Policy for full details.)


4. Informed Consent

You have the right to:

  • Understand your diagnosis and treatment options
  • Receive clear explanations in plain language
  • Ask questions at any time
  • Give or refuse consent for any treatment
  • Withdraw consent at any time

5. Participation in Your Treatment Plan

You may:

  • Participate fully in decisions about your care
  • Request alternative treatment options
  • Seek a second opinion

Your physiotherapist will work collaboratively with you toward your goals.


6. Culturally Sensitive & Non-Discriminatory Care

You are entitled to care free from:

  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Bias based on race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or background

7. Professional Boundaries & Safety

You have the right to:

  • Safe, professional interactions
  • A chaperone if requested
  • End a session if you feel uncomfortable

8. Transparency About Fees

You have the right to:

  • Know the cost of services before or during booking
  • Receive clear receipts for insurance reimbursement
  • Be informed of cancellation/no-show fees

? Patient Responsibilities

As a patient receiving mobile physiotherapy care, you agree to:


1. Provide Accurate Information

You must provide truthful and complete information about:

  • Your medical history
  • Medications
  • Health conditions
  • Injury details
  • Contact and address information

2. Follow Safety Guidelines

Because treatment is in your home, you are responsible for:

  • Providing a safe, clean area for the session
  • Ensuring pets are secured
  • Removing obstacles to reduce risk
  • Informing the physiotherapist of hazards (e.g., slippery floors)

3. Participate in Your Care

You agree to:

  • Follow treatment instructions and home exercise programs
  • Ask questions if instructions are unclear
  • Notify the physiotherapist of changes in symptoms

4. Respect Time & Scheduling

You agree to:

  • Be ready for your appointment at the scheduled time
  • Provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellations
  • Understand that late cancellations or no-shows may result in fees

5. Payment Responsibility

You are responsible for:

  • Paying for services at the time of treatment
  • Paying any unpaid balance after TELUS eClaims submits your claim
  • Paying cancellation or no-show fees if they apply

6. Maintain Appropriate Conduct

You agree to:

  • Treat the physiotherapist with respect
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries
  • Avoid any behaviour that is abusive, threatening, or unsafe

Failure to follow conduct standards may result in termination of services.


7. Provide Feedback

You are encouraged to share:

  • Questions
  • Concerns
  • Compliments or complaints

We continuously aim to improve your care experience.


Contact Information

For questions or concerns about your rights or responsibilities:

Physio Point Care
? 610–3421 Sheppard Ave East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1T 0C1
? 519-217-4568
? contact@physiopointcare.ca