In the pharmacy

[iowaboy]

How do deaf people get adequate medical information in pharmacies? I manage a retail pharmacy and have worked in many others, and not only have I never had a deaf patient, but I have no idea how I would easily counsel one. What are your experiences?

 

[Bottesini]

I used to buy a copy of the PDR, but now everything is accessible online so it's easy. I rely on my own intelligence.

 

[KristinaB]

I handle all of the prescriptions for both my MIL(9 each month) and my mother (4 each month). For the first 2 months, I had a note for the pharmacist on what I was needing and all the relevant information. Now, after 2 years, they know me well and we have no problems. If they have any instructions for me to pass on, it is already written down. They keep pen and paper available if needed.

 

[Smithtr]

I used to buy a copy of the PDR, but now everything is accessible online so it's easy. I rely on my own intelligence.

you means PDR on ?? computer not sure

 

[Bottesini]

you means PDR on ?? computer not sure

Physician's Desk Reference. It is a book that lists medications and their side effects.

 

[Smithtr]

Physician's Desk Reference. It is a book that lists medications and their side effects.

Thank I learn it news words

 

[shel90]

Lipreading and so far I have had no problems.

 

[deafbajagal]

My pharmacist is fluent in American Sign Language.

 

[Smithtr]

My pharmacist is fluent in American Sign Language.

you means fluent Sign language ASL on store your ASL work

 

[ash345]

pen and paper is the easiest...

 

[Smithtr]

pen and paper is the easiest...

Of course I commuication to people fluent to English

hearing people understand need to know aware it!

 

[katz4life]

Simple put...pen and paper.