Re: Devil's (?) Advocate
John T Brinkmann
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Devil's (?) Advocate
Creator:
John T Brinkmann
Date:
8/28/1999
Text:
Here are the responses to my questions regarding manufacturers who
compete with O/P. As I stated in my original message, I was interested
in hearing what opinions are out there, and not simply trying to get my
own point across. I would be happy to send you, on an individual basis,
my conclusions regarding this discussion. Thanx to all who responded.
Any deletions are unintentional.
Sincerely: John T. Brinkmann, CPO
ORIGINAL MESSAGE (shortened):
I'm interested in hearing a reasoned explanation for why a manufacturer
of medical products is obligated to sell exclusively to one particular
profession. There has been much discussion over the past few weeks about
those suppliers who do and those who do not. Is there some reason other
than the self-interest of those of us in O/P for objecting
indiscriminately (e.g. making no distinction between custom and
off-the-shelf devices) to this practice?
Summary:
Do your best to convince me that if I develop a new hernia truss (back
brace, thumb splint, etc, etc) I have a moral/ethical/professional
obligation to distribute it only through an orthotic/prosthetic facilty.
RESPONSES:
compete with O/P. As I stated in my original message, I was interested
in hearing what opinions are out there, and not simply trying to get my
own point across. I would be happy to send you, on an individual basis,
my conclusions regarding this discussion. Thanx to all who responded.
Any deletions are unintentional.
Sincerely: John T. Brinkmann, CPO
ORIGINAL MESSAGE (shortened):
I'm interested in hearing a reasoned explanation for why a manufacturer
of medical products is obligated to sell exclusively to one particular
profession. There has been much discussion over the past few weeks about
those suppliers who do and those who do not. Is there some reason other
than the self-interest of those of us in O/P for objecting
indiscriminately (e.g. making no distinction between custom and
off-the-shelf devices) to this practice?
Summary:
Do your best to convince me that if I develop a new hernia truss (back
brace, thumb splint, etc, etc) I have a moral/ethical/professional
obligation to distribute it only through an orthotic/prosthetic facilty.
RESPONSES:
Citation
John T Brinkmann, “Re: Devil's (?) Advocate,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/212471.
