Table 1.
Practitioners in the same practice location and their professional referral relationships with osteopaths
| Health professional | Working in the same practice location | Sending referral(s) | Receiving referral(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Another osteopath | 643 (64.8) | 506 (51.0) | 614 (61.9) |
| General practitioner | 72 (7.3) | 878 (88.5) | 886 (89.3) |
| Medical specialist | 31 (3.1) | 443 (44.7) | 237 (23.9) |
| Podiatrist | 147 (14.8) | 651 (65.6) | 471 (47.5) |
| Physiotherapist | 144 (14.5) | 331 (33.4) | 266 (26.8) |
| Exercise physiologist | 124 (12.5) | 398 (40.1) | 258 (26.0) |
| Occupational therapist | 19 (1.9) | 106 (10.7) | 61 (6.1) |
| Psychologist/Counsellor | 191 (19.3) | 349 (35.2) | 154 (15.5) |
| Massage therapist | 501 (50.5) | 671 (67.6) | 754 (76.0) |
| Acupuncturist | 188 (19.0) | 451 (45.5) | 370 (37.3) |
| Naturopath | 193 (19.5) | 477 (48.1) | 400 (40.3) |
| Dietician | 72 (7.3) | 167 (16.8) | 39 (3.9) |
| Nutritionist | 78 (7.9) | 129 (13.0) | 55 (5.5) |
| Others | 201 (20.3) | 148 (14.9) | 153 (15.4) |