Re: Integrity of ABC
John Hatch
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Integrity of ABC
Creator:
John Hatch
Date:
4/12/1999
Text:
If they want to advertize on every other page and it helps keep dues
down, more power to them. John Hatch, CPO, LPO
Lux orthotics wrote:
>
> I recently received my 1999 ABC Registry and Reference Guide. To my
> surprise, there were a number of full page advertisements by members of the
> trade association in the Registry. I find this very disturbing. There
> should be separation of the trade and professional areas in this field. By
> advertising in the registry, that separation is not present. There is
> implicit endorsement of the suppliers used by ABC for adverising. I
> understand that the advertising will help offset the costs for publication,
> but that should be covered by our dues.
>
> I'm eager to hear the responses of other ABC practitioners!
>
> Richard Lux, CO
> Stephen Hartness, CP
down, more power to them. John Hatch, CPO, LPO
Lux orthotics wrote:
>
> I recently received my 1999 ABC Registry and Reference Guide. To my
> surprise, there were a number of full page advertisements by members of the
> trade association in the Registry. I find this very disturbing. There
> should be separation of the trade and professional areas in this field. By
> advertising in the registry, that separation is not present. There is
> implicit endorsement of the suppliers used by ABC for adverising. I
> understand that the advertising will help offset the costs for publication,
> but that should be covered by our dues.
>
> I'm eager to hear the responses of other ABC practitioners!
>
> Richard Lux, CO
> Stephen Hartness, CP
Citation
John Hatch, “Re: Integrity of ABC,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 28, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211470.
