Ron,
It does seem inherent in our profession. May be it is due to the occupational nature
of OT. We deal with issues that people take for granted. At least they take it for
granted before disability. I do also believe that their is a sense of an identity
crisis within the profession itself.
Jimmie Arceneaux
On Mon, 10 September 2001, Ron Carson wrote:
>
> Hello:
>
> At times, I get so frustrated with OT's lack of name recognition and
> am wonder if other members share my feelings.
>
> Last night at a church function, I was with a colleague who is a PT.
> After we both introduced ourselves several comments later ensued about
> PT. No one mentioned nor asked about OT.
>
> This is such the norm and most times it doesn't affect me but other
> times I get very frustrated and confused about why OT is so unknown.
>
> I know there is lots I can do to change perceptions but I'm still left
> with a basic question of why. Why is OT so unknown by the general
> public and other professions?
>
> Thanks for letting me vent and I hope I get some replies.
>
> Ron
>
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