Hi Sibyl,

I feel that the issue depends upon what the vouchers are good for.

If they're valid for a check-up or particular type of massage/ relaxation thrapy, there shouldn't be a problem. Clinics commonly offer free checkups by medical professionals.

The problem arises if they're good for 'part of a treatment' which basically means free advertising as the rest of the treatment would not be free of course.

The organisation holding the function should recognise the voucher for what it really is.

Regards,

Owen

PT, Malta

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Subject: Free Physical Therapy vouchers as door prizes?

Hi folks,

Just a quick question which really bothered me because I am pretty sure it has some ramifications.

Should physical therapists offer personal vouchers as prizes at fund raising functions even though it's at a non-profit organisation function (e.g. ALS, MS or Lupus Association function)?

Those vouchers are only redeemable at their clinics in exchange for a physical therapy session.

What are your thoughts?

Sibyl

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