Physiotherapists call for level 3 guideline change so patients can access ongoing care

An Auckland-based physiotherapist is urging the Ministry of Health to reconsider alert level 3 guidelines for opening some health services, due to an “inequitable reopening” of businesses, Newshub reports. Yousif Mansour, who works at a private physiotherapy clinic in Auckland, says the profession is facing mental and financial hardship and clients are facing worsened and delayed outcomes. The health and physical condition of some patients who have acute injuries or long-standing conditions is at risk of being compromised because they can’t receive ongoing treatment, he says.