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MuserKuno van der Post replied to Donald Scott's discussion 'Revalidation, Revalidation, Revalidation.'
"...and now it's because it's in vogue! This gets worse and worse. Banks and governments…"
Musergary lutz replied to Donald Scott's discussion 'Revalidation, Revalidation, Revalidation.'
"There's a whole tranche of change management…"
MuserRonan O'Brien replied to Donald Scott's discussion 'Revalidation, Revalidation, Revalidation.'
"The lack of a scientifically sound reason does prevent the majority from doing anything.…"
MuserKuno van der Post replied to Donald Scott's discussion 'Revalidation, Revalidation, Revalidation.'
"So far the argument in favour of accepting revalidation hinges on ever more creative soundbites;…"
MuserKuno van der Post replied to gary lutz's discussion 'Right to diagnose'
"Andrew yes, it was a long time ago and I was a bit greener in those days. Looking back I'd…"
MuserAndrew Cook replied to gary lutz's discussion 'Right to diagnose'
"My general feeling for these cases is that if they are able to walk into the clinic to see me in…"
MuserKuno van der Post replied to gary lutz's discussion 'Right to diagnose'
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Revalidation, Revalidation, Revalidation.
Started by Donald Scott in Seeking Other Practitioner Opinions. Last reply by Ronan O'Brien 4 hours ago. 258 Replies 4 Likes
The first phase of the Revalidation project for osteopaths has been completed. The company KPMG has been assigned the task of both assessing and implementing what is effectively a trial on how best to keep osteopaths focused on providing effective…Continue
Tags: patient safety, KPMG, Shipman, Revalidation, Parkinson's Law
Right to diagnose
Started by gary lutz in General. Last reply by Kuno van der Post 11 hours ago. 26 Replies 0 Likes
We have one, based on the models we learn.As osteopaths our models are not those of medics, though we take pains to understand their platform - especially in regard to pathology.The osteopath who says "don't go to your doctor" is treading on thin…Continue
Experiences of postgraduate study
Started by Yassien Latef in Seeking Other Practitioner Opinions. Last reply by James Walsh 13 hours ago. 30 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Musers,I'd like to ask for insights from anyone here who has experience of any kind of long-term study beyond an undergraduate degree, be it MSc, PhD, post-graduate diplomas etc. The idea has been on my mind for some time, but I find myself at…Continue
Antibiotics touted as cure for chronic back pain
Started by Ronan O'Brien in General. Last reply by Donald Scott yesterday. 33 Replies 1 Like
From today's GuardianAntibiotics could cure 40% of chronic back pain patientsUp to 40% of patients with chronic …Continue
Memories of Friends
Started by Robert Cartwright in General. Last reply by Robert Cartwright on Saturday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I thought it would be a good idea to have an area where we can mention osteopath friends who are no longer with us. To be used by all, to post as you like and write what you like to share memories of old friends and colleagues. Even though its a…Continue
Tags: obituary
Dr. Andrew Wakefield response to the measles outbreak in South Wales
Started by Ronan O'Brien in General. Last reply by Kuno van der Post May 13. 30 Replies 8 Likes
A response by Dr Andrew Wakefield in response to the measles outbreak in South WalesContinue
How many people give up being Osteopaths or never practice?
Started by Marcus Davis in General. Last reply by Kuno van der Post May 12. 145 Replies 6 Likes
Hi AllA colleague and me are very interested in getting some statistics on the amount of people leaving the profession each year through retirement, change of career, couldn't get any work/went back to their old job before graduation etc etc.Its is…Continue
Pharmaceutical company dishonesty, should we be surprised?
Started by Robert Cartwright in General. Last reply by Andrew Cook May 9. 16 Replies 3 Likes
British pharmaceutical giant GSK have just been fined $3 billion after admitting to bribing doctors and encouraging the use of unsuitable antidepressant medications for children. The company encouraged sales reps in the US to mis-sell three drugs…Continue
Tags: review, fraud., peer, fraud, pharmaceutical
What is it that you do?
Started by Yan-Chee Yu in General. Last reply by gary lutz May 6. 6 Replies 1 Like
I get asked what an Osteopath does by many people. I'm sure almost everyone here also get's asked the same question, and because I know that there's so much variation in what Osteopaths believe to be Osteopathy, I actually substitute what I think I…Continue
Classical osteopathy treatment of patient with tinnitus
Started by Ronan O'Brien in Osteopathic Principles and Practice. Last reply by Andrew Cook May 3. 66 Replies 6 Likes
Institute of Classical Osteopathy lesson. Demonstration of treatment of a young lady with Tinnitus.The origin was in a serious car crash. Treatment by Chris Batten, commentary by Tim Sparrow.Continue
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