Re: [OTlist] Fact Sheet
Easy Ron, we don't all get to read and respond to email every day:-) I agree, a most peculiar statement from an OT org. Then - I was just about to repeat myself saying: Does this mean that with having just one arm left, you need only half as much OT, and with no arms, no OT? Then I re-read the statement - and I now get it a teeny bit different. Rehabilitation related to impairments of the upper extremity.. doesn't have to mean that the rehab only addresses the UE. And there is some partially truth in it - like that new quadriplegics are likely to need more extensive OT services than paraplegics to get back some occupations. Same with the arm loss etc. But still, I'm dreaded! Because I see this not just as a nail to the coffin of the profession, but also that of the patient. If no one dares to uncover and address the most pressing occupational needs of the patient's - maybe because we reckon we still can't fully 'fix' their impairment, nor really change the environmental situation that makes the impairment into such a huge disability/handicap - then aren't we lucky we have the blessing of our OT-orgs to just start doing some UE-rehab instead?! But for the patient, and patients to come, it may be very bad luck - as such services can serve as a huge cover up blanket for all the needs not addressed - for you are by definition receiving rehabilitation, right? Warmly susanne, denmark - Original Message - From: Ron Carson rdcar...@otnow.com To: Ron Carson OTlist@OTnow.com Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 2:37 AM Subject: Re: [OTlist] Fact Sheet I can't believe no one responded to the questions. In my opinion, it is exactly this kind of nonsense, published by AOTA, which thwarts the unity of our profession. How many different major focuses can a profession have? Where is occupation in this statement? For me, this is a really sad Fact Sheet published by AOTA. Just one more nail in the coffin. - Original Message - From: Ron Carson rdcar...@otnow.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 To: OTlist OTlist@OTnow.com Subj: [OTlist] Fact Sheet RC Does anyone have problems with this statement: RC A major focus of occupational therapy is rehabilitation related to RC impairments of the upper extremity (i.e., shoulder, elbow, forearm, RC wrist, hand). RC Is rehab of the UE really a MAJOR focus? If so, is this consistent with our RC Practice Framework? Why or why not?? RC Thanks, RC Ron -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Fact Sheet
I can't believe no one responded to the questions. In my opinion, it is exactly this kind of nonsense, published by AOTA, which thwarts the unity of our profession. How many different major focuses can a profession have? Where is occupation in this statement? For me, this is a really sad Fact Sheet published by AOTA. Just one more nail in the coffin. - Original Message - From: Ron Carson rdcar...@otnow.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 To: OTlist OTlist@OTnow.com Subj: [OTlist] Fact Sheet RC Does anyone have problems with this statement: RC A major focus of occupational therapy is rehabilitation related to RC impairments of the upper extremity (i.e., shoulder, elbow, forearm, RC wrist, hand). RC Is rehab of the UE really a MAJOR focus? If so, is this consistent with our RC Practice Framework? Why or why not?? RC Thanks, RC Ron RC ~~~ RC Ron Carson MHS, OT RC www.OTnow.com RC -- RC Options? RC www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com RC Archive? RC www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Fact Sheet
Ron, Perhaps post the full text to the fact sheet so listmembers can read in context. As I recall a number paragraphs are dedicated to explaining the unique contribution of OT. Coffin? Who died? Chuck Sent from my Windows Mobile phone -Original Message- From: Ron Carson rdcar...@otnow.com Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 8:40 PM To: Ron Carson OTlist@OTnow.com Subject: Re: [OTlist] Fact Sheet I can't believe no one responded to the questions. In my opinion, it is exactly this kind of nonsense, published by AOTA, which thwarts the unity of our profession. How many different major focuses can a profession have? Where is occupation in this statement? For me, this is a really sad Fact Sheet published by AOTA. Just one more nail in the coffin. - Original Message - From: Ron Carson rdcar...@otnow.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 To: OTlist OTlist@OTnow.com Subj: [OTlist] Fact Sheet RC Does anyone have problems with this statement: RC A major focus of occupational therapy is rehabilitation related to RC impairments of the upper extremity (i.e., shoulder, elbow, forearm, RC wrist, hand). RC Is rehab of the UE really a MAJOR focus? If so, is this consistent with our RC Practice Framework? Why or why not?? RC Thanks, RC Ron RC ~~~ RC Ron Carson MHS, OT RC www.OTnow.com RC -- RC Options? RC www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com RC Archive? RC www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
Re: [OTlist] Fact Sheet
I understand what you are saying about context. But, I purposely left out the context because it's the statement as it stands which is so worrisome to me. - Original Message - From: Chuck Willmarth cwillma...@aota.org Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 To: OTlist@OTnow.com OTlist@OTnow.com Subj: [OTlist] Fact Sheet CW Ron, CW Perhaps post the full text to the fact sheet so listmembers can read in context. CW As I recall a number paragraphs are dedicated to explaining the unique contribution of OT. CW Coffin? Who died? CW Chuck CW Sent from my Windows Mobile phone CW -Original Message- CW From: Ron Carson rdcar...@otnow.com CW Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 8:40 PM CW To: Ron Carson OTlist@OTnow.com CW Subject: Re: [OTlist] Fact Sheet CW I can't believe no one responded to the questions. CW In my opinion, it is exactly this kind of nonsense, published by AOTA, which CW thwarts the unity of our profession. CW How many different major focuses can a profession have? Where is CW occupation in this statement? CW For me, this is a really sad Fact Sheet published by AOTA. Just one more CW nail in the coffin. CW - Original Message - CW From: Ron Carson rdcar...@otnow.com CW Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 CW To: OTlist OTlist@OTnow.com CW Subj: [OTlist] Fact Sheet RC Does anyone have problems with this statement: RC A major focus of occupational therapy is rehabilitation related to RC impairments of the upper extremity (i.e., shoulder, elbow, forearm, RC wrist, hand). RC Is rehab of the UE really a MAJOR focus? If so, is this consistent with our RC Practice Framework? Why or why not?? RC Thanks, RC Ron RC ~~~ RC Ron Carson MHS, OT RC www.OTnow.com RC -- RC Options? RC www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com RC Archive? RC www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com CW -- CW Options? CW www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com CW Archive? CW www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com CW -- CW Options? CW www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com CW Archive? CW www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/otlist@otnow.com
