Re: Amputee Union of America
Reed Coleman
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Amputee Union of America
Creator:
Reed Coleman
Date:
9/7/1999
Text:
George,
The 'fear' of a union is not what made me respond to your post. I
responded because I had an interest in what you might have to say. If a
union is formed, I have the ability to ignore, accept, discredit, etc.
I will not worry for my livelihood because 'quality' prosthetists (and
orthotists), will always be in demand.
I agree with some of the issues that you mention. There is room for
improvement in this field as in all aspects of society. I have yet to
find or see any field or society that does not lack in some area or
areas. Wouldn't it be more productive to concentrate on the positive
issues and build on them than to just keep highlighting the negatives?
(The Harkin Bill, Wexler Bill, and state licensure is a 'start'-pick one
and go with it!!)
If you are looking for the 'master race' of prosthetists, sorry, you got
on the wrong boat. Hitler tried and lost. BTW, What do they call the
guy/gal who graduates last from med. school, you know, at the bottom of
the class ?....................Doctor!!!
George, how much responsibility is placed on your shoulders or the next
patient/client/consumer to evaluate, check references, etc. of the
prosthetist that you intend to do work for you? We, as prosthetists,
only have a practice, job, or clientele as long as P/C/Cs continue to
choose/pick/accept us to do their work. By careful choosing, you help
to eliminate the bad from the good. If a person can't make a living in
his/her respected field, I don't think you'll see them in that field
much longer. Also, you have the option of calling your insurance co.
and telling them of inferior work and/or products that you REFUSE to
accept. I realize that this takes time and energy but, aren't you worth
it? I am.
I truly believe that if WE ALL work together, then improvement is
inevitable. And who benefits? WE ALL DO.
Maybe a union is the answer, maybe not. Maybe better education, maybe
not. Tougher standards? Maybe not. If we ALL communicate constructively
the worst that happens is that we know what not to do.
E. Reed Coleman, C.P.
The 'fear' of a union is not what made me respond to your post. I
responded because I had an interest in what you might have to say. If a
union is formed, I have the ability to ignore, accept, discredit, etc.
I will not worry for my livelihood because 'quality' prosthetists (and
orthotists), will always be in demand.
I agree with some of the issues that you mention. There is room for
improvement in this field as in all aspects of society. I have yet to
find or see any field or society that does not lack in some area or
areas. Wouldn't it be more productive to concentrate on the positive
issues and build on them than to just keep highlighting the negatives?
(The Harkin Bill, Wexler Bill, and state licensure is a 'start'-pick one
and go with it!!)
If you are looking for the 'master race' of prosthetists, sorry, you got
on the wrong boat. Hitler tried and lost. BTW, What do they call the
guy/gal who graduates last from med. school, you know, at the bottom of
the class ?....................Doctor!!!
George, how much responsibility is placed on your shoulders or the next
patient/client/consumer to evaluate, check references, etc. of the
prosthetist that you intend to do work for you? We, as prosthetists,
only have a practice, job, or clientele as long as P/C/Cs continue to
choose/pick/accept us to do their work. By careful choosing, you help
to eliminate the bad from the good. If a person can't make a living in
his/her respected field, I don't think you'll see them in that field
much longer. Also, you have the option of calling your insurance co.
and telling them of inferior work and/or products that you REFUSE to
accept. I realize that this takes time and energy but, aren't you worth
it? I am.
I truly believe that if WE ALL work together, then improvement is
inevitable. And who benefits? WE ALL DO.
Maybe a union is the answer, maybe not. Maybe better education, maybe
not. Tougher standards? Maybe not. If we ALL communicate constructively
the worst that happens is that we know what not to do.
E. Reed Coleman, C.P.
Citation
Reed Coleman, “Re: Amputee Union of America,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/212850.
