Thank you Caryn! Really though, you ask a good question. I guess I am looking for both; a definition for HOPE Therapy Services and a definition for OT in general. But maybe you are right, I just need to focus on what I do.
Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Caryn Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] What is OT's Speciality???? CC> Ron, CC> Are you asking for a definition for OT referrals in general or just for CC> your private practice. It would seem if you are looking for marketing CC> strategies for your practice, you could expand the definition to CC> readily assess and address the LE deficits because You DO address these CC> things. While MOST may not, that is what would make your practice CC> different and marketable, seems to me. Maybe, you have your own CC> definition already...it shouldn't be what MOST OT's do, but what You and CC> your practice do. CC> Ron Carson wrote: >> Again Joe, I applaud your definitions and really like it. BUT, there >> needs to be more "meat". I'm not trying to be argumentative just for >> the sake of arguing, but I just can't see this making a definitive >> impact on physicians. I feel that there needs to me more specifics. I >> could just as easily be a PT standing in front of the doctor giving >> this spiel. In fact, that's my biggest challenge; To convince doctors >> to refer to me instead of PT. I know that mental deficits is not one >> of PT's big points, but they are making inroads in to this domain. I >> think also, a MD needs to know EXACTLY when to refer to OT. >> >> Expanding your definition means that OT readily assesses and addresses >> patient's with LE deficits such as THR, TKA, sports injuries, etc. And >> the fact of the matter is that most OT's don't address these things. >> Sure, they may address self-care deficits as they relate to the above >> surgeries, but OT's generally do NOT do LE ROM, strengthening, etc. >> >> So, it seems to me that your definition is VERY broad, perhaps too >> broad. And again this is my problem. I need to narrow down OT's role >> in adult physical dysfunction and explain in a way that a doctor say >> "oh, that's what you do". But, and with all due respect, your >> definition is just too academic and theoretical. >> >> Thanks for taking time to write and please don't stop... >> >> Ron >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Joe Wells <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: Saturday, January 27, 2007 >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Subj: [OTlist] What is OT's Speciality???? >> >> JW> "...I assess and address the client's physical and mental deficits (that >> are >> JW> not subject to spontaneous recovery), and also the client's environmental >> JW> needs to enable them to function as independently and safely as >> possible..." >> >> >> -- 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 **************************************************************************************
