> From: Chris Drake
> Subject: Re: Fwd: Girdle-Stone Resection
>
Chris writes:
>
>
> Don’t Go there without using at least a free hip Joint and wide pelvic
> band. In my opinion you don’t stand a chance without using one. But as
> usual I’m always happy to be proved wrong.
>
> Have Fun
>
> p.s Also tell the patient in no uncertain terms to lose weight.
> Organise some help if needed and then set goals and a wieght level at
> which you will start the work.
>
>
> No loss of weight no *Orthosis*.
>
I sincerely hope that your concern is based on the fact that you believe that
it is impossible for you (or anyone) to be successful in fitting this
person with an effective orthotis for TECHNICAL reasons.
To refuse to provide care to this person in an attempt to coerce weight loss
is, in my opinion, 1) VERY unprofessional and 2) likely to make matters worse!
I don’t see anyting wrong with your counseling the patient that “weight loss
would be a help… but to refuse to provide care because of his weight is just
“beyond the pale”. What other “defects” do you see as valid resons to deny care?
If my assumption is correct, maybe you should consider another “caring”
profession for your life’s work.. Say loan sharking or maybe mob enforcer.
Sheesh!
Steve
