5. Can the last treatment note be the Discharge Summary?

In the case where the PT renders the last treatment, the treatment note and the discharge summary can be in the same document, but the PT should clearly identify treatment given that day and any other information pertinent to that treatment session as well as the information expected in the Discharge Summary.  If the PTA performs the last treatment, the PTA should complete the treatment note for that session and provide the PT with any relevant subjective and objective information for inclusion in the Discharge Summary. The PT is then responsible for completion of the Discharge Summary.