I have you looked at some of AOTA's consumer handouts? Would any of these be a good starting point for discussion and for handouts? I remember in MPH school, we had to answer a question with a short 1 minute response, my question about OT in pediatrics. The experience taught me to be sucinct and give good short examples of what I do. We're human occupational experts, in adults that self-care, work, etc. Give quick examples of the types of patients you are looking for, and what you do to help. Do not mention what other specialties do, do not mention the differences between you and others unless asked. Keep on topic, for example how well do you think (to the doc) are abel to manage independently?
Elizabeth Thiers, OTR/L FECTS [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Carson > Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 3:07 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OTlist] What is OT's Speciality???? > > OK, even though I've been an OT for 10 years, I'm drawing a blank. > > Next week, I meet with doctors to begin marketing a new > program for my company. I also want to use the opportunity to > tell them about OT. But I'm really unsure what to say. My > company provides adult in-home rehab services (OT only). I > see patients with a variety of health problems. > I generally end up addressing mobility issues because > most of my patients identify these as their primary concern. > But what do I tell a doctor? It seems to me that an MD > needs to make a connection between the patient (i.e. > diagnosis) and the therapist (i.e. treatment). But I just > can't seem to come up with a way to sell OT in this > particular situation. > > Thanks, > > Ron > > > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > ************************************************************** > ************************ > Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of > Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to > propel your career. > www.otdegree.com/otn > ************************************************************** > ************************ -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
