Michael rowe

Of course, there are challenges to a project of this nature, not least of which revolve around controversial topics such as intellectual property and the management of the content generated in this manner i.e. who “owns” it.  I would propose that the profession would own the content and it's generation should be seen as a contribution to the continuing evolution of physiotherapy in the country.  Authors would be “paid” in terms of the community's recognition of their contribution and with the knowledge that better education and patient care will be a direct result of their work.  Those who feel that the technological barrier is insurmountable could very quickly be shown that the technology has reached a point where it is almost invisible and that only a limited knowledge of computers and the Internet is required to participate.  This could be achieved through workshops at conferences, or through students teaching staff!