Re: OANDP-L Digest - 17 Jan 2000 to 18 Jan 2000 (#2000-1
JEFFREY MCDONALD
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: OANDP-L Digest - 17 Jan 2000 to 18 Jan 2000 (#2000-1
Creator:
JEFFREY MCDONALD
Date:
1/22/2000
Text:
Paul,
I agree, what gives? The problem seems to be with some older prosthetic
patients who obviously have no sutures or no wounds being treated. They
apparently wish to be thought of as customers or shoppers. Then don't
come to my office. New clients are usually dealing with a lot more than
labels. They come to see me when they are at their most vulnerable. Many
have been through hell. They allow me to see a part of them that very few,
if any other people see, both figuratively and literally. Over time I
develop an intimate relationship with them. They trust me to serve their
needs and our relationship is that of PATIENT & PRACTITIONER. Sorry if it
rubs anyone wrong.
PS. I'm an amputee.
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Meyer, CPO < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: OANDP-L Digest - 17 Jan 2000 to 18 Jan 2000 (#2000-1
> What's the problem with us calling amputees our patients?
>
>
I agree, what gives? The problem seems to be with some older prosthetic
patients who obviously have no sutures or no wounds being treated. They
apparently wish to be thought of as customers or shoppers. Then don't
come to my office. New clients are usually dealing with a lot more than
labels. They come to see me when they are at their most vulnerable. Many
have been through hell. They allow me to see a part of them that very few,
if any other people see, both figuratively and literally. Over time I
develop an intimate relationship with them. They trust me to serve their
needs and our relationship is that of PATIENT & PRACTITIONER. Sorry if it
rubs anyone wrong.
PS. I'm an amputee.
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Meyer, CPO < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: OANDP-L Digest - 17 Jan 2000 to 18 Jan 2000 (#2000-1
> What's the problem with us calling amputees our patients?
>
>
Citation
JEFFREY MCDONALD, “Re: OANDP-L Digest - 17 Jan 2000 to 18 Jan 2000 (#2000-1,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213476.
