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Physiotherapy

Hi guys, I am currently thinking of studying law but thinking of switching over to physiotherapy as it’s easier to get a job as I know law grads are struggling atm. My only concern is I have heard that at times physiotherapists have to take patients to the toilet and this might seem silly but I worked at a care home throughout college and i didn’t like the whole personal care side which is why i never followed up with going into the health sector. However physio seems very rewarding and i thought it was more about helping people with certain conditions and not actually dealing with the stuff a nurse has to deal with. Can someone tell me if it necessary as a physio to work within bowel management or can I work in a different sector? I need to clear this up before I begin the degree as I don’t want to head off on placement and be shocked with something that I didn’t know was part of the job , thank you

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It is not part of the job but you have to deal with it sometimes. If you don't like it, consider something else like pharmacy, radiography perhaps

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