Re: [OTlist] OTlist Digest, Vol 42, Issue 4

2008-09-02 Thread Bill Maloney
A couple of things: First, wow! This list went from last rites to alive and kicking in a matter of a week or so. The discussions and postings over the past week have been alive and vibrant with thought-provoking and stimulating content. I wonder how many physicians or marketing managers read/hav

Re: [OTlist] Expertise

2008-09-02 Thread Ron Carson
Thanks Juan! What is the PROFESSION's expertise. Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT - Original Message - From: Juan Turcios <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 To: OTlist@otnow.com Subj: [OTlist] Expertise JT> I believe that OT are experts in what they do, be it early inter

Re: [OTlist] Expertise

2008-09-02 Thread Juan Turcios
I believe that OT are experts in what they do, be it early intervention, geriatrics, driving, hands. It all depends on experience and training. Most important is how does the individual feel about their skills as an OT. Do we as practitioners feel that we are experts in our fields? Would we be able

Re: [OTlist] Expertise

2008-09-02 Thread Ron Carson
Thanks for the definitions. So, what do members of this list see as OT's expertise Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT - Original Message - From: Susan Orloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 To: OTlist@OTnow.com Subj: [OTlist] Expertise SO> Before we can say what

[OTlist] Re. getting gobbled up

2008-09-02 Thread mah5796
Bill, You aren't ranting, you are simply stating the truth. My situation will illustrate this clearly. 8 years ago, my manager proposed a procedure to have PT screen OT orders to determine appropriateness. I fought against this policy successfully for 5-1/2 years. I went out on a THREE day