Prosthetic Coverage in Jamaica
AAOP Secretary
Description
Collection
Title:
Prosthetic Coverage in Jamaica
Creator:
AAOP Secretary
Date:
9/22/2017
Text:
Hello Listserve
I had the sister of an Amputee in Jamaica come to see me at my office
here in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada because her brother (47 year old,
Right, Long Transfemoral/Possible KD) is in need of a new prosthesis.
She reports that his amputation was the result of a MVA ~7 years ago and
that this prosthesis was covered by his work at the time. He no longer
has insurance of any kind and can't afford the price of a new prosthesis
(the cost he was quoted seemed pretty standard for this level of
amputation).
I am wondering if there are any organization in Jamaica that help with
funding.
Your help or suggestions with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Ryan Cochrane CPO(c)
Lethbridge Orthotic-Prosthetic Services Ltd.
Suite 1, 542 13th St. N., Lethbridge, AB
Tel: (403)328-1144 Fax: (403)328-1137
Email: <Email Address Redacted>
I had the sister of an Amputee in Jamaica come to see me at my office
here in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada because her brother (47 year old,
Right, Long Transfemoral/Possible KD) is in need of a new prosthesis.
She reports that his amputation was the result of a MVA ~7 years ago and
that this prosthesis was covered by his work at the time. He no longer
has insurance of any kind and can't afford the price of a new prosthesis
(the cost he was quoted seemed pretty standard for this level of
amputation).
I am wondering if there are any organization in Jamaica that help with
funding.
Your help or suggestions with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Ryan Cochrane CPO(c)
Lethbridge Orthotic-Prosthetic Services Ltd.
Suite 1, 542 13th St. N., Lethbridge, AB
Tel: (403)328-1144 Fax: (403)328-1137
Email: <Email Address Redacted>
Citation
AAOP Secretary, “Prosthetic Coverage in Jamaica,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 23, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/208658.
