[Blindtlk] getting around a doctors office

[Cindy Handel]

When I go to a new doctor's office, I ask if someone can fill out the forms 
for me.  Once, a doctor's office mailed me the forms, before my appointment. 
I had a good friend fill them out for me.  But, I really prefer to have 
someone in their office do it.

As far as getting around the office, when I go in, I stand, for a moment, 
and listen to determine where the check-in desk is.  After letting them know 
I'm there, I ask them to direct me to an empty seat.  When I'm called to see 
the doctor, I ask the person who called me if I may take her arm.

I don't think it's important to spend time learning the exact layout of a 
doctor's office.  If you just take a little time to listen and observe, when 
you're there, and ask for whatever help you need, you'll do fine.

Cindy

-----Original Message----- 
From: RJ Sandefur
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:34 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: [Blindtlk] getting around a doctors office

My sister took me to see my doctor, and when they called my name, I reached 
for her arm and she told me to use my cane. The mobility instructor says she 
should not have done this. My sister suggested I inquire about learning how 
to navigate the doctors office, but the mobility instructor says that would 
be a waste of time, and when I told my sister this, she asked, "What would 
you do if I wasn't around?" I have mobility tomorrow. How should I bring 
this issue up to him? His name is Steve. When you go to a new doctor, How do 
you fill out the new pasent form? I'm learning all this stuff. RJ
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