Betta Ferrendelli

Alisha Brennon, Shawna Ross, Jessica Lara, Kendal Wipperling, Dalila Contreras, Brooke Manz, and Amelia Toomey are all women from different parts of the country and from different backgrounds. They share one common bond—they all work in O&P fabrication. Perhaps as little as a generation ago, these women would have been the exception, not the rule.

In the April issue of The O&P EDGE, an article considered how memory and lying can affect patient reports. According to the article, in surveys of 4,510 Americans, 60-80 percent admitted they were not truthful with doctors about information relating to their health. We asked our followers: How common is lying among patients in your O&P practice?

People often associate the first month of the year as a time for rejuvenation and flexibility. However, in addition to being known as cultural heritage and mental health awareness month, May is known as a time for renewal and resilience.