>Dear All,
>
>I wonder if folks here aren't only getting too personal, but possibly a
>little too specific (or possessive?) re the mailbase.... when I joined, I
>had a very nice little note from Heather which said, just to remind one
>and all...
> " physio is for general information and discussion on all matters of
>relevance to physiotherapists............Participation is invited from
>anybody with an interest in the physiotherapy profession - academics,
>undergraduate students, researchers, educators, clinicians,
>administrators." There didn't seem to be any other rules on what could
>or couldn't be asked/discussed.
>
> Let's value and respect the diversity, the need to ask questions
>(even if they sound stupid to some - I've been on the receiving end of
>that!), the understanding that we don't all have internet access even
>though we may have email, that we aren't all into research at the
>moment, that we come from different continents and so our english
>language and technical terms may mean different things to different
>people, (and therefore to try and not misinterpret anything 'between
>the lines' ), and that we work in amazingly and fascinatingly different
>areas.
I agree. I believe no question is stupid regardless of whether the question
comes from an undergraduate or a professor. Someone, somewhere along the
line, who reads the question and responses from the list members would be
enlightened. Nobody knows.
>
> An important part of being a physiotherapist is in trying to
>understand those we work with - to clarify, to empathise, to associate
>more closely with, to learn from - how else can we help our patients,
>their families, the medical staff we work with, the people we aim to
>teach.... We need to apply the same to the mailbase.
>
>Also to think that in writing emails, we write fast, from the top of our
>heads, possibly in the heat of the moment, or the busy-ness of the
>day, and the pressing of a little button is all that is between the
>computer and the mailbase - a little re-reading before sending may be
>all that is needed, - a bit like counting to ten!
>
>I've enjoyed most of the arguments and responses from the mailbase -
>it's been stimulating, and (dare I say it...?) fun! We are too vast a
>group to restrict the physio mailbase to just researchers, or just
>clinicians, or just educators - let people write what they wish and feel
>is right without fear of criticism, - may those writing also think of
>others (re content and length), and lets all be able to enjoy and learn
>from it.
>
>(How about Mel and Trevor write to each other privately to discuss,
>and then send a combined final comment to the list, so we can see
>where the discussion has led??)
>
>With hopes that no-one will be offended, put out or feel criticised by
>any of the above, but that others will be encouraged to participate
>more!! This is a great forum!
>
>Cheers! (as Anna says!)
>
>Lyn
>
> Lyn Gregson MCSP
> Rehabilitation Facilitator
> Health Services Office
> UMN
> PO Box 126
> Kathmandu
> Nepal
Well said, Lyn.
Regards,
Juliana
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