Hi Ron, I had day like that myself today--called the county adult protection office on my first client, sent the second one the the ER, endured a torturous third visit with a very old lady (99!) who wants to die and whose family can't seem to get it through their head that no matter how much money they have,they cannot "buy" her back to health--argghh--they are mad at me and the PT because our therapy is "not working". They are from a culture where social class and status is important, and they see myslef and the female PT as extensions of their household help--I could go on and on--today was one of those days when I thought, why do I do this?? But when I step back, I realize that it not their fault, its not mine--its the result of a fractured health care system that sends medically fragile people home way too soon; of understaffed nursing homes where loved ones feel they could do just as well or better at caring for their loved one at home, and of burnt out caregivers who grab onto any of us in home care as life rafts to prevent themselves from going down too. I guess you need a few days like these to make the awesome ones stand out!
Terrianne Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Do you ever wonder if you are a "good" therapist? I mean sometimes, it just seems like I can't do anything right. Patient's family questioning therapy, patients having complaints, residents complaining. Man, sometimes it just seems like I'm in the wrong profession. Does anyone else feel this way? 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 ************************************************************************************** --------------------------------- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. -- 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 **************************************************************************************
