[Blindtlk] getting around a doctors office

[don nepple]

ther is nothing rong with takeing the person arm that is just i do when i am in the doctor offic.  but all ways use your cane.agan ask your o and m teacher just why he sed that.don.
 

> From: cindy425 at verizon.net
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:04:34 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] getting around a doctors office
> 
> 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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