Jean and others interested:
 
I think we have to remember that we humans have all manners of value systems.  
What is "meaningful" to one holds no value for another.  I've always embraced 
the idea that if I do my job well in teaching/instructing/educating 
"appropriate" adaptive/compensatory techniques, the patient truly has the right 
to either accept or reject my offerings (even when it pertains to post-op 
precautions).  I italicize appropriate above, again, since we all have 
different value systems.  Good for you for investing so much time and energy 
into teaching bed mobility.  You have done your job, done it well, and I 
believe are "entitled" to enjoy a sense of personal satisfaction.  And, the 
story ends there.  If I give you a fish I feed you for a day.  If I teach you 
how to fish, I feed you for a lifetime.  If you never fish again after I have 
taught you to do so, I respect and honor your choice.
 
Bill Maloney, OTR
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