[NFBMD] When You Have a Blind Patient

[PaPa C! Chikodinaka Nickrandidm Oguledo]

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On 8/27/18, Reyazuddin, Yasmin via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Michelle
> One word ADVOCACY is we can all do.
> We do it all over the place, at stores, banks, you name it we do it.
> As patients, we have the same responsibility or right. If a person goes to
> the same doctor it should be easy to know the nurses. Sometimes we have to
> tell them what to do and how best to care for us.
> All the literature from the federation says simple question "Ask me what I
> want" Tell me what you are doing before you do it.
>
>
> Yasmin Reyazuddin, Customer Service Representative II
> MC311 Customer Service Center
> Office of Public Information
> 1401 Rockville Pike., Suite #300
> Rockville, MD 20852
> phone: 240-777-0311
> email:
> yasmin.reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov<mailto:your%20name at montgomerycountymd.gov>
>
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> From: NFBMD [mailto:nfbmd-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michelle Clark
> via NFBMD
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2018 4:17 PM
> To: 'NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list'
> <chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Michelle Clark <mcikeyc at aol.com>; nfbmd at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [NFBMD] When You Have a Blind Patient
>
> Fellow Federationists,
>
> After my own experiences and hearing stories of other blind persons while
> under medical care, in hospitals, or in rehabilitation facilities, etc., I
> have found there is often an information  void of how to treat a patient who
> happens to be blind.  Therefore, I am in search of information that can be
> used to assist medical personnel. When they we are in their care.
>
> In my own experience, I am very vocal and do not have trouble assuring they
> understand the kind of care I expect. However, there are others who need
> assistance. So, I am not trying to reinvent the wheel if I do not have to. I
> am reaching out to this community for material as my first step.
>
> I would be appreciative if there is a resource in which you are aware,
> please send it to me.  If it is general information, I am certain there are
> others who can use the info. However, not to clutter the list, if you have a
> bulk of info, please send it to me at my personal email
> mcikeyc at aol.com<mailto:mcikeyc at aol.com>.
>
> My plan is to eventually  share this to anyone who is interested as this
> information would help us all. I am grateful for any assistance that can be
> provided.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michelle
>
>
>


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