lunes, 26 de marzo de 2012

Press release: WCPT launches glossary for the profession

 

For immediate release 26thMarch 2012

WCPT launches glossary for the profession

WCPT is pleased to announce the launch of its glossary. Supporting the Confederation's policies

and guidelines, it has been developed to aid international interpretation and promote a global

consistency in terminology.

Citing the importance of having an international glossary WCPT's President, Marilyn Moffat, says

"WCPT's glossary is the first A-Z covering professional and educational issues, rather than

practice interventions. To support the development and implementation of WCPT's policies and

guidelines a clear understanding of terminology internationally is important and this glossary is

designed to facilitate that and promote consistency. We're hopeful that this will be a valuable

resource for the profession and one that will continue to grow over time".

With over 170 fully referenced terms the glossary is a significant tool for WCPT's member

organisations, regions, subgroups and individual physical therapists. WCPT is encouraging the

wide use of these international terms.

The glossary may be accessed as:

an A–Z online version at www.wcpt.org/glossary-list

a PDF to download at www.wcpt.org/glossary

An annual review of this glossary will take place. Member organisations, regions and subgroups

can suggest amendments and terms for inclusion in the glossary where they are internationally

applicable. Please send suggestions and comments to info@wcpt.org.

For further information please contact:

Mia Lockner

t: +44 (0)20 7931 6465

e: info@wcpt.org