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
