The HOLTE Report to the United Nations 1968 may be of use to you.
It is more specific on prosthetic services, and I am not sure if it
actually nominates prosthetist to population numbers. I do have a copy
(but its not handy at the moment) and can check.. Let me know if you
dont have access to this document.
Do you have a bureau of Statistics in Greece?? They should be able to
provide some useful stats on disability.
The proposed method of contract selection certainly looks doomed to
failure. It will probably select the least researched proposal!!!
Mark Holian
Dir P&O
Royal Bribane Australia
>>> Jonathan Reynik
>>>
Dear List:
I am a CP and live and work in Greece.
I am writing to inquire whether anyone has any figures/statistics that may
indicate the total number of patients that would normally require P&O
services over a 1 year period in a total population of 10.5 million people
assuming normal market patterns/conditions. It would be a plus if these
numbers can be categorized by those requiring Prosthetic services vs.
those
requiring Orthotic services. I would also greatly appreciate comments
regarding the number of P&O facilities that would be required to serve the
needs of this patient population.
My inquiry is the result of a recent announcement by the National
Insurance
Company of Greece for bids leading to the award of a one year contract
for
all P&O services within Greece ( population 10.5 million ). The sole
criterion for the successful bidder is the lowest price. I have been asked
by the PanHellenic Association of P&O Manufacturers and the
PanHellenic
Association of the Physically Challenged to challenge this contract on the
grounds – et al. – that it is impossible for one company to provide these
services.
Currently there are no statistics available to indicate the number of people
requiring P&O services in Greece. However, the lawyers for the
aforementioned organizations believe that any such figures/statistics will
be beneficial.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.
Best regards,
J. Reynik
