The mammoth American healthcare system rarely appears to be too interested in the world of O&P. On those rare occasions when our profession does garner some attention, the last voice the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seems to consider is that of the O&P providers themselves. Fortunately, there are smaller ships elsewhere in the world where informed O&P practitioners are closer to the rudder. Scotland represents one such practice environment. In 2009, Scotland’s National Health Service (NHS) engaged orthotists and other interested medical professionals to develop a Best Practice Statement to guide the use of AFOs following stroke. The purpose of this article is to review some of the concepts contained within this foundational document that might serve as a model for future practice statements.
Support authors and subscribe to content
This is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.