Balancing Efficiency and Quality
During the seven years he spent working for the federal government, Zach Harvey, CPO, says he didn't truly appreciate the...
Your Vision and Ethics: The North Star of Your Business Strategy
Your core ethical values and your O&P practice's vision should form the underlying guiding principles of every aspect of your...
The Philosophy of Outcome
I listened and observed for 12 years. In the beginning, I was more concerned about honing my craft as an...
Ethical Patient Care and Efficiency
This issue deals with themes of ethics, quality, and efficiency in patient care. As I write this column, the profession...
Aspects of Gait: Part II
In the July issue of The O&P EDGE, I discussed the traditional phases of gait and major motions in the...
Megan Patel: An Enduring Friendship
Prosthetist and Client Began Working Together Two Decades Ago Patel with her daughter. Photographs courtesy of the Patel family. David...
From the Patient’s Point of View
I spent some time as a patient over the past few weeks and used that perspective to take a critical...
Interesting Career Choices
Graves discusses Dudley's treatment while holding the steer's completed prosthesis. To say that I've had an interesting career path is...
Richard K. Churchill, CPO
Having an amputation himself, Richard K. "Rick" Churchill, CPO, said he can empathize with his patients' situations and also motivate...
Amputee Coalition’s Youth Camp Is the Largest Ever
Campers had the chance to practice archery. Having fun and engaging with other children with amputations is a camp priority....
