OT in peds is easy to explain, it makes sense, it fits well and doctor's get it! But OT in adult physical dysfunction???
Now, I must say that the few doctors (and anyone else that's had OT) that do know about OT, now it as UE experts. Sad but true, at least in my opinion. Good suggestion about the handouts. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Elizabeth Thiers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] What is OT's Speciality???? ET> I have you looked at some of AOTA's consumer handouts? Would any of these ET> be a good starting point for discussion and for handouts? I remember in MPH ET> school, we had to answer a question with a short 1 minute response, my ET> question about OT in pediatrics. The experience taught me to be sucinct and ET> give good short examples of what I do. ET> We're human occupational experts, in adults that self-care, work, etc. Give ET> quick examples of the types of patients you are looking for, and what you do ET> to help. Do not mention what other specialties do, do not mention the ET> differences between you and others unless asked. Keep on topic, for example ET> how well do you think (to the doc) are abel to manage independently? ET> Elizabeth Thiers, OTR/L ET> FECTS ET> [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 **************************************************************************************
