Docs, PTs fighting in Lege
 

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One of the most heated political battles of the current legislative session pits doctors against physical therapists. The two groups of medical professionals are squaring off over state Sen. Fred Mills? bill to allow patients ?direct access? to physical therapy without a doctor?s referral.

Current law in Louisiana requires patients who could benefit from physical therapy to get a doctor?s referral first.?