Special issue on AIDS is a substantial contribution.

very strong advocate of the occupational therapist's role in prevention. I was particularly pleased with Doble and O'Shea's statements regarding occupational therapy's worldwide status. Our profession can only benefit from intercountry dialogue. If my view of occupational therapy appears provincial to therapists from other countries, it is because I have only recently had the opportunity to begin viewing occupational therapy outside of the United States. Because the purpose of The Issue Is section of AjOT is to foster debate, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the views of our Canadian colleagues. One avenue for growth of our profession is surely through such debate. Julia Van Deusen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Gainesville, Florida