Medical Explanations

This page contains answers to common questions handled by our support staff, along with some tips and tricks that we have found useful and presented here as questions.

Do I need to use a pre-screening questionnaire?
Do I need to use a pre-screening questionnaire in a gym based exercise class?
Is the cost of a pre-screening questionnaire tax deductible?
Can I add my own ideas to these questionnaires?
Who is currently using these forms?
Why can't I simply photocopy these forms...?

Do I need to use a pre-screening questionnaire?

It is advised by professional indemnity insurers that healthcare professionals use a prescreening assessment of some type. It is not only important to assess each new client thoroughly but it is also important to document any ongoing change in their health condition that had an influence in the care and treatment you provide. Using a comprehensive pre-assessment screening questionnaire is even more important if you are a primary healthcare provider. You are such a practitioner if someone can come to you for treatment or an exercise plan without the prior need of a referral from other caregivers such as the G.P.

Do I need to use a pre-screening questionnaire in a gym based exercise class?

The answer to this question is yes. It is not sufficient that the front office of a large commercial gym documents and stores an initial assessment on their clientele unless you, as the teacher of that client, are made aware of anything important in their specific health histories. You should be aware of any contraindicated conditions of the individuals under your care at all times. Not asking them does not excuse you from what is considered your duty of care. In legal jargon, "Ignorance is not a defense".

Is the cost of a pre-screening questionnaire tax deductible?

The answer to this question is yes. This use of a questionnaire is directly related to the service you provide and is therefore 100% tax deductible. More than that, the use of this tool presents your business in a professional and friendly manner.

Can I add my own ideas to these questionnaires?

Our questionnaires have been in trial use in a number of clinics for over 12 months and this is the first mass release of them to the public. As a result we have had fantastic feedback and are already making subtle changes to better suit your needs. To make your suggestion as to how an existing form can be improved please click on our "Suggestion Forum" link. This includes questions on existing forms and any question you would like our comment or further explanation on. We also welcome the suggestion of developing new forms if you think we do not already cover something to meet your needs. At this times the current forms have undergone 3 revisions.

Who is currently using these forms?

Our pre-screening assessment questionnaires are currently being used by Pilates Studios, Pilates Matwork classes, community exercise classes, physiotherapists, general practitioners, corporate occupational health departments and universities. The list is growing..

Why can't I simply photocopy these forms...?

Due to copy write laws it is illegal to make a direct copy of someone else's work. Performance Physio Ltd. has invested a significant amount of time and money in developing these questionnaires and will continue to do so. This has been done to provide you with a cost effective, professional and comprehensive tool for your business. We hope you respect that and abide by the laws preventing the illegal copying of our material.