Re: Quantifying quality
George Boyer
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Quantifying quality
Creator:
George Boyer
Date:
9/8/1999
Text:
Then, the converse is implied: untalented prosthetists do not exist.....badly made
prostheses are an illusion. Of course this is ridiculous but this is the direction your
thinking leads. Prosthetics is NOT nuclear physics in exactness, but it is NOT a loosely
relative matter either. Talent for the work IS a reality which can be evaluated. Passing
certification exams does NOT necessarily indicate such talent. Talent IS indispensable for
consistent high quality prosthetic work and amputee satisfaction. Talent CAN (and must) be
evaluated during the exposure of the student in extended residency. GB.
Reed Coleman wrote:
> Ed,
>
> With due respect, I don't believe a prosthesis has to be the best it can
> be. The prosthesis needs only to be as good as the
> patient/client/consumer needs it to be. In other words, the prosthesis
> I provide for Mr. X works wonders for him, but it would be a terrible
> prosthesis for Mrs. W. The prosthesis for Mrs. W is the best she's ever
> had but, it doesn't cut the mustard for Hunter Bill, etc.,etc.,etc.
>
> To me, the true quality measure of a prosthesis is the ability of the
> wearer to perform all of his/her daily functions and extra curricular
> activities in a comfortable proficient manner. Only then have I fab'd a
> quality prosthesis.
>
> The post from Jan Stakosa that was forwarded by Mark B. says it
> all.............If you REALLY TALK and LISTEN to your
> patients/clients/consumers, then a quality prosthesis IS a reality for
> that individual.
>
> E. Reed Coleman, C.P.
>
>
prostheses are an illusion. Of course this is ridiculous but this is the direction your
thinking leads. Prosthetics is NOT nuclear physics in exactness, but it is NOT a loosely
relative matter either. Talent for the work IS a reality which can be evaluated. Passing
certification exams does NOT necessarily indicate such talent. Talent IS indispensable for
consistent high quality prosthetic work and amputee satisfaction. Talent CAN (and must) be
evaluated during the exposure of the student in extended residency. GB.
Reed Coleman wrote:
> Ed,
>
> With due respect, I don't believe a prosthesis has to be the best it can
> be. The prosthesis needs only to be as good as the
> patient/client/consumer needs it to be. In other words, the prosthesis
> I provide for Mr. X works wonders for him, but it would be a terrible
> prosthesis for Mrs. W. The prosthesis for Mrs. W is the best she's ever
> had but, it doesn't cut the mustard for Hunter Bill, etc.,etc.,etc.
>
> To me, the true quality measure of a prosthesis is the ability of the
> wearer to perform all of his/her daily functions and extra curricular
> activities in a comfortable proficient manner. Only then have I fab'd a
> quality prosthesis.
>
> The post from Jan Stakosa that was forwarded by Mark B. says it
> all.............If you REALLY TALK and LISTEN to your
> patients/clients/consumers, then a quality prosthesis IS a reality for
> that individual.
>
> E. Reed Coleman, C.P.
>
>
Citation
George Boyer, “Re: Quantifying quality,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213145.
