The battle over use of the term “Doctor” still, and will remain a hot issue.  I have read articles on this over and over within our profession, but here is a good article about clinical doctorates as a whole.  Interesting to hear about other professions (nursing, pharmacy, etc.) getting a backlash out of this too. 

Check it out here. 

I know you have an opinion.  What are your thoughts as a physical therapist?

Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT is a physical therapist at In Touch Therapy in South Hill, Virginia.  His clinical interests involve orthopedic and manual physical therapy, including clinical diagnostic tests.  He enjoys treating the spine but his dynamic work setting in a rural area provides an opportunity to treat a wide variety ranging from pediatrics to the neurological population.  Harrison received both his Bachelors of Science degree and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Vaughan is certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy through the Spinal Manipulative Institute and American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association with a special subsection in Sports and Orthopedics and currently assists as Co-Chair of Technology position of the Virginia Physical Therapy Association.  More of Harrison’s blogs can be found at

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