Re: semantics
Forest R Sexton CPO
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Title:
Re: semantics
Creator:
Forest R Sexton CPO
Text:
I don't have websters sitting in front of me but I refer to my prosthetic
clientele primarily as patients if I am discussing them in a context where
names are inappropriate. The term does not depersonalize or minimize my
obligation toward them. Actually I believe that it may do just the opposite.
It creates in my impression an obligation beyond that of just supplying a
product. It implies that my obligation extends beyond that of retailer into
the realm of CARE provider where I am morally and ethically required to serve
the PATIENT and not just the deficit. For those people who believe that we
are simply just obligated to provide a product and ignore the care for the
patient, I would ask you to consider that there is a great deal more to being
a quality care provider.
I would also be very interested in info on amputee mailing lists if anyone
can recommend where I could sign up? Thank you
clientele primarily as patients if I am discussing them in a context where
names are inappropriate. The term does not depersonalize or minimize my
obligation toward them. Actually I believe that it may do just the opposite.
It creates in my impression an obligation beyond that of just supplying a
product. It implies that my obligation extends beyond that of retailer into
the realm of CARE provider where I am morally and ethically required to serve
the PATIENT and not just the deficit. For those people who believe that we
are simply just obligated to provide a product and ignore the care for the
patient, I would ask you to consider that there is a great deal more to being
a quality care provider.
I would also be very interested in info on amputee mailing lists if anyone
can recommend where I could sign up? Thank you
Citation
Forest R Sexton CPO, “Re: semantics,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211879.
