Re: Infighting
Philip Tamoush
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Collection
Title:
Re: Infighting
Creator:
Philip Tamoush
Date:
3/10/2004
Text:
Mr. Sheret: Thank you very much for your thoughtful words. As a consumer
(Amputee below knee) member of the ABC who has always had to pay hard
cash for my limbs, I am more interested in comparing notes about
competencies, rather than whether a person is BOC or ABC. Certainly
education/training is the hallmark of competency but 'practice does make
perfect' and good experience can help create a good
craftsperson/professional practitioner. As a memberof the ABC, I watched
my fellow practitioner members on the Board sweat tears trying to come up
with some solution to the wasteful arguments and battles that were being
had, both in the RegNeg negotiations and the licensure states, where both
ABC and BOC have been treated with equal respect.
I believe amputees deserve the best service at reasonable costs. I truly
believe that essentially 'grandfathering' which has occurred several
times over the history of ABC (and in licensure states) is an effective
way of dealing with the issue of two organizations. Perhaps one day there
can be a truly objective study of the competencies required for the
various levels of O&P practice. Is a bachelor's degree sufficient to meet
the demands of the field? (Does a physical/occupational therapist really
need a PhD to perform in their field?). Minimum qualifications of basic
education and experience are essential, of course, but let's one day
really find out what is meant. In the meantime, I believe the ABC board
has taken the steps necessary to begin to deal with the issue. Best
wishes. Phil Tamoush, Public Member of the ABC.
On Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:34:55 -0500 Daniel Sheret < <Email Address Redacted> >
writes:
> Dear Listserve,
> This many months I have watched in silence this listserve, I have
> applauded
> members who have sought out information to aid their patients with
> unusual
> fitting. That is what I expect from the O&P professional.
> However this latest discussion shows the greed and contempt and
> competition
> that is pervades the industry. Mr Madden sees it correctly that
> such
> infighting only lessens the profession.
> Today's amputee is an informed consumer. And is growing more
> informed each
> day. We desire to be an equal partner in our health care decisions,
> and care
> little for your ego generated credentials. So your time would be
> better
> spent on how you can meet the needs of your customers than worrying
> about
> self promotion. There will be many that will flame this idea, or the
> thought
> that as an amputee I am privy to the petty arguments of your group.
>
> For the record, My leg provider is BOC. I fly at my own expense
> across the
> country to have him make my legs. I care little to letters behind
> his name
> but to his ability, and I pay a high premium for it As a high
> profile
> active sports amputee I must tell you, Mr. Madden has it correct. A
> wind of
> change is coming I hope you all are ready. Because, we your
> customers want
> more. Get rid of the infighting and rise up to the standard of
> professionals
> you all promote.
>
>
> Daniel Sheret
> Amputee Cycling Association
>
>
(Amputee below knee) member of the ABC who has always had to pay hard
cash for my limbs, I am more interested in comparing notes about
competencies, rather than whether a person is BOC or ABC. Certainly
education/training is the hallmark of competency but 'practice does make
perfect' and good experience can help create a good
craftsperson/professional practitioner. As a memberof the ABC, I watched
my fellow practitioner members on the Board sweat tears trying to come up
with some solution to the wasteful arguments and battles that were being
had, both in the RegNeg negotiations and the licensure states, where both
ABC and BOC have been treated with equal respect.
I believe amputees deserve the best service at reasonable costs. I truly
believe that essentially 'grandfathering' which has occurred several
times over the history of ABC (and in licensure states) is an effective
way of dealing with the issue of two organizations. Perhaps one day there
can be a truly objective study of the competencies required for the
various levels of O&P practice. Is a bachelor's degree sufficient to meet
the demands of the field? (Does a physical/occupational therapist really
need a PhD to perform in their field?). Minimum qualifications of basic
education and experience are essential, of course, but let's one day
really find out what is meant. In the meantime, I believe the ABC board
has taken the steps necessary to begin to deal with the issue. Best
wishes. Phil Tamoush, Public Member of the ABC.
On Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:34:55 -0500 Daniel Sheret < <Email Address Redacted> >
writes:
> Dear Listserve,
> This many months I have watched in silence this listserve, I have
> applauded
> members who have sought out information to aid their patients with
> unusual
> fitting. That is what I expect from the O&P professional.
> However this latest discussion shows the greed and contempt and
> competition
> that is pervades the industry. Mr Madden sees it correctly that
> such
> infighting only lessens the profession.
> Today's amputee is an informed consumer. And is growing more
> informed each
> day. We desire to be an equal partner in our health care decisions,
> and care
> little for your ego generated credentials. So your time would be
> better
> spent on how you can meet the needs of your customers than worrying
> about
> self promotion. There will be many that will flame this idea, or the
> thought
> that as an amputee I am privy to the petty arguments of your group.
>
> For the record, My leg provider is BOC. I fly at my own expense
> across the
> country to have him make my legs. I care little to letters behind
> his name
> but to his ability, and I pay a high premium for it As a high
> profile
> active sports amputee I must tell you, Mr. Madden has it correct. A
> wind of
> change is coming I hope you all are ready. Because, we your
> customers want
> more. Get rid of the infighting and rise up to the standard of
> professionals
> you all promote.
>
>
> Daniel Sheret
> Amputee Cycling Association
>
>
Citation
Philip Tamoush, “Re: Infighting,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/222709.
