Re: Union?
George Boyer
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Title:
Re: Union?
Creator:
George Boyer
Date:
12/6/1999
Text:
Dear Paul (and all who feel as he does) - WHO is whining about setting up a
union? I get a lot of negative whining in response to my posts....is that
gratifying to you? But what I propose is standard fare these days, quite
logical.....a group of consumers organizing to protect their interests. Issues
such as volumetric changes such as you mention would have to be negotiated to
mutual satisfaction before being fixed. 'Guaranteed fit', a component I
proposed some time ago for a restructured and improved prosthetic setup,
clearly is subject to criteria to be determined. Look at my larger picture for
improvement of prosthetics and see if you don't agree with much of the
program. My outlook is that truly talented prosthetists who consistently
'produce' are the salt of 'our' earth.....I want you guys to be at the top of
the heap in money and recognition. Cheers, GeorgeB.
PS - I can't imagine my prosthesis being more comfortable.....made by Bill
Copeland in Tampa......and I think the quality of my life is as good as it
comes(!) Are there other things in your life which are upsetting? GB.
Paul T Webber wrote:
> I am getting sick and tired of amputees whining about setting up a union.
> You are setting yourselves up for problems. Right now the whole field of
> O.&P. is not getting any respect from the major health organizations. Our
> opinions are not respected our experience is not respected. An amputee who
> looses weight or gains some demands that any adjustments be made free of
> charge.. I have no control over the volume changes in your residual limb why
> must I bear the brunt of the costs to keep it fitting. I will warranty the
> fit as long as there are no volumetric changes in the residual limb/.
> When an amputee needs adjustments due to something that the Prosthetist has
> no control over we still cannot charge for our services. How can a fit be
> guaranteed when we have no control over the lifestyle of the patient. If
> there was an allied health union that included patients that might be
> something to consider. Quit whining about Prosthetists in this forum and
> offer some solutions to the problems that encompass the whole field.
> I am sorry you have to wear a prosthesis. Find a competent Prosthetist and
> get on with your life.
> Paul T. Webber <Email Address Redacted>
> From: George Boyer < <Email Address Redacted> >
> To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 6:26 PM
> Subject: Union?
>
> > I read an article in the Times the other day about medical interns and
> > residents forming a union. Hmmm. If any group of people EVER needed an
> > organized presence it is sure that amputees do. Why hasn't someone
> > (with talents in that direction) stood up to take the helm??? There is
> > a 'consumer's union' and this would be just a specialized form of that.
> > It would give amputees a voice and a presence which would be a force in
> > the prosthetics industry and in medical circles as well as in insurance
> > and other areas. We need this. Very curious that no one has taken up
> > the challenge. GB.
> >
union? I get a lot of negative whining in response to my posts....is that
gratifying to you? But what I propose is standard fare these days, quite
logical.....a group of consumers organizing to protect their interests. Issues
such as volumetric changes such as you mention would have to be negotiated to
mutual satisfaction before being fixed. 'Guaranteed fit', a component I
proposed some time ago for a restructured and improved prosthetic setup,
clearly is subject to criteria to be determined. Look at my larger picture for
improvement of prosthetics and see if you don't agree with much of the
program. My outlook is that truly talented prosthetists who consistently
'produce' are the salt of 'our' earth.....I want you guys to be at the top of
the heap in money and recognition. Cheers, GeorgeB.
PS - I can't imagine my prosthesis being more comfortable.....made by Bill
Copeland in Tampa......and I think the quality of my life is as good as it
comes(!) Are there other things in your life which are upsetting? GB.
Paul T Webber wrote:
> I am getting sick and tired of amputees whining about setting up a union.
> You are setting yourselves up for problems. Right now the whole field of
> O.&P. is not getting any respect from the major health organizations. Our
> opinions are not respected our experience is not respected. An amputee who
> looses weight or gains some demands that any adjustments be made free of
> charge.. I have no control over the volume changes in your residual limb why
> must I bear the brunt of the costs to keep it fitting. I will warranty the
> fit as long as there are no volumetric changes in the residual limb/.
> When an amputee needs adjustments due to something that the Prosthetist has
> no control over we still cannot charge for our services. How can a fit be
> guaranteed when we have no control over the lifestyle of the patient. If
> there was an allied health union that included patients that might be
> something to consider. Quit whining about Prosthetists in this forum and
> offer some solutions to the problems that encompass the whole field.
> I am sorry you have to wear a prosthesis. Find a competent Prosthetist and
> get on with your life.
> Paul T. Webber <Email Address Redacted>
> From: George Boyer < <Email Address Redacted> >
> To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 6:26 PM
> Subject: Union?
>
> > I read an article in the Times the other day about medical interns and
> > residents forming a union. Hmmm. If any group of people EVER needed an
> > organized presence it is sure that amputees do. Why hasn't someone
> > (with talents in that direction) stood up to take the helm??? There is
> > a 'consumer's union' and this would be just a specialized form of that.
> > It would give amputees a voice and a presence which would be a force in
> > the prosthetics industry and in medical circles as well as in insurance
> > and other areas. We need this. Very curious that no one has taken up
> > the challenge. GB.
> >
Citation
George Boyer, “Re: Union?,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213346.
