It has responded to the health delivery challenges by embracing a number of youthful, like-minded companies whilst remaining quite conservative. We have a new generation of Orthotic technicians and clinicians coming through. They bring a fresh perspective to our delivery model with energy and enthusiasm. They are given a lot of autonomy to execute their own ideas.
Health is your right. There can be a lot of misinformation and fake alternatives in the market, so we’ve developed a set of clinical decision tools to deliver a quality, patient-focused solution.
Outlined below is a complex medical picture to provide Orthotic devices (orthoses) to relieve or correct a clinically identified issue.
Our team receives the referral, examines the accompanying files for diagnosis, checks the urgency and makes judgement about the appropriateness of Orthotic solutions. The team sets out plans to match the right person skills and equip them with the right tooling for the job. An estimate of the time required and appointments are made. Triage discussions are used as a teaching tool for preparing clinical Orthotists to deliver services.
At the patient appointment, the Orthotist aims to understand and check the patient’s:
The Orthotist will endeavour to get a picture of the whole life of the patient: job, home, family responsibilities, hobbies, mobility (car, walk, bike?). Obstacles to daily living (pain, lack of function) are explored in converstation.
With the understanding of the patient’s life, mobility & health needs, a realistic and functional Orthotic solution can be diagnosed, designed and explained to the patient. The clinical condition and individual measurements of both the Left and the Right feet are recognized and recorded. Important health factors are recorded (diabetes, osteoarthritis) for future monitoring.
GOAL
Always patient focused & person outcome centred
What is required? Are there any concerns? What can I do about this?
Ensure you are comfortable with the Orthotic proposal.
Solutions and changes are discussed with the specialists regarding the treatment area.
Involve the patient. Always consider if symptoms may be related to something else.