Paralympic Coverage and Symantics!
Joe Carideo
Description
Collection
Title:
Paralympic Coverage and Symantics!
Creator:
Joe Carideo
Date:
10/13/2000
Text:
Not sure this went through the first time so here it is again.
Even when trying to inform folks and do something nice, people have an
overwhelming tendancy to find things wrong! Thank you so much for the lesson
in symantics.
From this day forward, shall I treat all who walk through my doors as
customers purchasing an item? Shall I demand payment in full for services
rendered prior to them leaving my office or impose a mechanic's lien? Should
I expect them to come in with prescription in hand or can I sell them
whatever they want? If I did, I imagine I would be hearing from the law firm
of Dewey, Screwem, and Howe real fast!
This is not a soda shoppe or a hardware store, this is an office where
people come in for help and expect services to be performed in a caring
professional manner. I absolutely consider all who come in my office as
people first, NOT CUSTOMERS! As a healthcare provider, I administer the care
and concern my PATIENTS deserve and expect. I have done so for over 33 years
and I imagine will continue for hopefully a long time.
I'm spelling things wrong - so it's time to stop writing!
Nufsed,
Joseph F. Carideo, CP, LP, FAAOP
-----Original Message-----
From: Kimberley Barreda
To: Joe Carideo
Sent: 10/9/00 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: Paralympic Coverage
Hello
FYI
Amputees are never patients of prosthetists.
We are your customers
Have a great day.
Even when trying to inform folks and do something nice, people have an
overwhelming tendancy to find things wrong! Thank you so much for the lesson
in symantics.
From this day forward, shall I treat all who walk through my doors as
customers purchasing an item? Shall I demand payment in full for services
rendered prior to them leaving my office or impose a mechanic's lien? Should
I expect them to come in with prescription in hand or can I sell them
whatever they want? If I did, I imagine I would be hearing from the law firm
of Dewey, Screwem, and Howe real fast!
This is not a soda shoppe or a hardware store, this is an office where
people come in for help and expect services to be performed in a caring
professional manner. I absolutely consider all who come in my office as
people first, NOT CUSTOMERS! As a healthcare provider, I administer the care
and concern my PATIENTS deserve and expect. I have done so for over 33 years
and I imagine will continue for hopefully a long time.
I'm spelling things wrong - so it's time to stop writing!
Nufsed,
Joseph F. Carideo, CP, LP, FAAOP
-----Original Message-----
From: Kimberley Barreda
To: Joe Carideo
Sent: 10/9/00 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: Paralympic Coverage
Hello
FYI
Amputees are never patients of prosthetists.
We are your customers
Have a great day.
Citation
Joe Carideo, “Paralympic Coverage and Symantics!,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 15, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/215165.
