Private doctor refuse pay for a interpreter!

BartSimpsx24x · 10-23-2009, 08:31 PM

Hello,

I have some issues with getting a interpreter for my neurology for this Monday. I had to cancel appt because the interpreter cost $125.00 per hour. Also, they told me that they cannot pay a interpreter because they r under private doctor. I felt this isn't right is there anything I can do about this. I used went to UCLA Medical Center and they had own interpreter dept and it went smooth! But I decide to change doctor due to distance and I live in North Hollywood. I don't want go all way over to Santa Monica in hassle way for just short appt. Same with the price paying $125.00 for short appt. That don't sound right.

jillio · 10-23-2009, 08:33 PM

How many employees does this private doctor's office have?

BartSimpsx24x · 10-23-2009, 08:36 PM

If you are curious. Here website of this office.

Western Neurological Associates - Neurologists in Burbank, CA - Welcome

jillio · 10-23-2009, 08:38 PM

Well, it was a bit more than curiousity. If the office has 15 or fewer employees they are exempt from the ADA. I asked so I would have the information necessary to answer your question.

BartSimpsx24x · 10-23-2009, 08:48 PM

Also, I already contacted G.L.A.D about it. Reason I post it here as back up because sometime I have trouble reach G.L.A.D in time. I just need know information ASAP so I can make doctor appt.

LakeTahoe · 10-23-2009, 09:38 PM

That is not right....yea good idea to contact GLAD and see what they can help you. Good luck!

BartSimpsx24x · 10-23-2009, 09:41 PM

Yeah, I will have to wait until Monday now. I will let you know what GLAD said.

BartSimpsx24x · 10-27-2009, 02:23 PM

Sigh, I didn't hear anything from GLAD yet. I think I am going to call GLAD now.

rockdrummer · 10-28-2009, 01:27 PM

In the meantime why don't you communicate by writing?

DURAY · 10-29-2009, 12:16 AM

most deaf people I know don't need a doctor in their private practices, but they do need at hospitals. the reasons is so deaf people can learn the medical terms. some terps will ratted out deaf people's diseases and sick and ill to other hearing terps and deaf people. I see that at DPHH in the past and other deaf events.
see
Sign Language Interpreters for Deaf People in Medical Facilities - Sign Language Interpreters at Doctors, Dentists and Hospitals and
Health Care and Mental Health Services | National Association of the Deaf

Reba · 10-29-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DURAY

... some terps will ratted out deaf people's diseases and sick and ill to other hearing terps and deaf people. I see that at DPHH in the past and other deaf events.

Those terps should be reported.

BartSimpsx24x · 10-29-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

In the meantime why don't you communicate by writing?

Because I need explain a lot of stuff to doctor about my health such seizure, family history etc... So I need interpreter so doctor can understand me very clear.

BartSimpsx24x · 10-29-2009, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DURAY

most deaf people I know don't need a doctor in their private practices, but they do need at hospitals. the reasons is so deaf people can learn the medical terms. some terps will ratted out deaf people's diseases and sick and ill to other hearing terps and deaf people. I see that at DPHH in the past and other deaf events.
see
Sign Language Interpreters for Deaf People in Medical Facilities - Sign Language Interpreters at Doctors, Dentists and Hospitals and
Health Care and Mental Health Services | National Association of the Deaf

I has UnitedHealthCare Insurance and it better if I use it on private doctor because I do trust them more than General doctor. Because I notice private doctor do more things like look closely etc than General doctor because General doctor seem listen blah blah then give medicine then have nice day bye! Private doctor just sit down and talking long I can etc. Also, I has my reason. I have history of seizure I just want find a way to live with it and get rid of it if possible because I hate life with seizure because it made me felt so limit like very careful with driving and can't go in some ride etc.. I hate that. I am only 21 year old.

Kai Onca · 10-31-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jillio

Well, it was a bit more than curiousity. If the office has 15 or fewer employees they are exempt from the ADA. I asked so I would have the information necessary to answer your question.

less than 15 employees? for anything in the health care field? thats appalling. never knew that tidbit.

yes I know too many deaf people who don't really know how to read and write. Last I heard few years ago the average reading level for deaf population was somewhere between 4th and 5th grade. That was an upgrade from 3rd grade. I'm always explaining what the sentence really means to most deaf coworkers, seriously there should be interpreters provided for the doctor's sake or they could get sued if there is miscommunication.

the last thing we need is a sue-happy situation to add more to the healthcare system overall cost.

souggy · 10-31-2009, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai Onca

less than 15 employees? for anything in the health care field? thats appalling. never knew that tidbit.

yes I know too many deaf people who don't really know how to read and write. Last I heard few years ago the average reading level for deaf population was somewhere between 4th and 5th grade. That was an upgrade from 3rd grade. I'm always explaining what the sentence really means to most deaf coworkers, seriously there should be interpreters provided for the doctor's sake or they could get sued if there is miscommunication.

the last thing we need is a sue-happy situation to add more to the healthcare system overall cost.

With all the stuff that go on in the medical field with deaf, you would think it would happen more often, yet for some reason the Deaf don't take steps to ensure that their rights are protected in the medical field.

Reba · 10-31-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai Onca

less than 15 employees? for anything in the health care field? thats appalling. never knew that tidbit.

yes I know too many deaf people who don't really know how to read and write. Last I heard few years ago the average reading level for deaf population was somewhere between 4th and 5th grade. That was an upgrade from 3rd grade. I'm always explaining what the sentence really means to most deaf coworkers, seriously there should be interpreters provided for the doctor's sake or they could get sued if there is miscommunication.

the last thing we need is a sue-happy situation to add more to the healthcare system overall cost.

The employee minimum applies to the employer-employee relationship, not the doctor-patient relationship.

Beowulf · 10-31-2009, 06:17 PM

I am sorry you had such an experience. But for petesake, next time just CONFRONT the perpetrator. Immediately. Chop chop.

Mr. Averythest · 11-01-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jillio

Well, it was a bit more than curiousity. If the office has 15 or fewer employees they are exempt from the ADA. I asked so I would have the information necessary to answer your question.

I was thinking of that same question, however I thought it was 12 employees.

I would like to see the evidence so I can stand corrected.

DeafDoc1 · 11-01-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

The employee minimum applies to the employer-employee relationship, not the doctor-patient relationship.

True, but there's also a loophole for undue hardship to the physician or practice. Fortunately I've not personally experienced it, but did get a little resistance from an eye specialist in solo practice.

Mr. Averythest · 11-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeafDoc1

True, but there's also a loophole for undue hardship to the physician or practice. Fortunately I've not personally experienced it, but did get a little resistance from an eye specialist in solo practice.

Which one supersede the other - ADA law or some "Undue hardship"?

rockdrummer · 11-02-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BartSimpsx24x

Because I need explain a lot of stuff to doctor about my health such seizure, family history etc... So I need interpreter so doctor can understand me very clear.

Most of that is covered on a standard medical application that has to be filled out by everyone. Family history, allergic reactions etc etc.

Reba · 11-02-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockdrummer

Most of that is covered on a standard medical application that has to be filled out by everyone. Family history, allergic reactions etc etc.

1. Even after filling out the form, the doctor usually discusses the answers with the patient.

2. Some people need help understanding and filling out the form. They can use interpreters for that.

10-23-2009, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
BartSimpsx24x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 511	Private doctor refuse pay for a interpreter! Hello, I have some issues with getting a interpreter for my neurology for this Monday. I had to cancel appt because the interpreter cost $125.00 per hour. Also, they told me that they cannot pay a interpreter because they r under private doctor. I felt this isn't right is there anything I can do about this. I used went to UCLA Medical Center and they had own interpreter dept and it went smooth! But I decide to change doctor due to distance and I live in North Hollywood. I don't want go all way over to Santa Monica in hassle way for just short appt. Same with the price paying $125.00 for short appt. That don't sound right. __________________ I am Retired from T-Mobile!

10-23-2009, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
BartSimpsx24x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 511	If you are curious. Here website of this office. Western Neurological Associates - Neurologists in Burbank, CA - Welcome __________________ I am Retired from T-Mobile!

10-23-2009, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
BartSimpsx24x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 511	Also, I already contacted G.L.A.D about it. Reason I post it here as back up because sometime I have trouble reach G.L.A.D in time. I just need know information ASAP so I can make doctor appt. __________________ I am Retired from T-Mobile!

10-23-2009, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeTahoe ~~JUST ME!!~~ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost somewhere on the Earth! Posts: 13,536	That is not right....yea good idea to contact GLAD and see what they can help you. Good luck! __________________

10-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
BartSimpsx24x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 511	Yeah, I will have to wait until Monday now. I will let you know what GLAD said. __________________ I am Retired from T-Mobile!

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10-23-2009, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
jillio Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,396	How many employees does this private doctor's office have?

10-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
jillio Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,396	Well, it was a bit more than curiousity. If the office has 15 or fewer employees they are exempt from the ADA. I asked so I would have the information necessary to answer your question.

10-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
BartSimpsx24x Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 511	Sigh, I didn't hear anything from GLAD yet. I think I am going to call GLAD now. __________________ I am Retired from T-Mobile!

10-28-2009, 01:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
rockdrummer Weapon of mass percussion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago area Posts: 4,086	In the meantime why don't you communicate by writing?

10-29-2009, 12:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
DURAY Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 398	most deaf people I know don't need a doctor in their private practices, but they do need at hospitals. the reasons is so deaf people can learn the medical terms. some terps will ratted out deaf people's diseases and sick and ill to other hearing terps and deaf people. I see that at DPHH in the past and other deaf events. see Sign Language Interpreters for Deaf People in Medical Facilities - Sign Language Interpreters at Doctors, Dentists and Hospitals and Health Care and Mental Health Services \| National Association of the Deaf

10-31-2009, 06:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Beowulf Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,921	I am sorry you had such an experience. But for petesake, next time just CONFRONT the perpetrator. Immediately. Chop chop.

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