Hi Bill, You're so right. At least he knew he could do it.
Jean Ann -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Maloney Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 7:19 AM To: OT List Subject: [OTlist] "OT vs. nursing" 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 -- 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 virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.19/1105 - Release Date: 11/2/2007 11:04 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.19/1105 - Release Date: 11/2/2007 11:04 AM -- 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 **************************************************************************************
