I want 2 know what everyone things about doctors and hospitals

Nurses/Techs/Phlebotomists don't make much more than anyone else. And they do work very hard. (As a general rule, these people are more practiced/better at sticks than Dr's who do sticks very rarely)

As someone who has often been on the other end of the needle, it's alot more complicated than knowing the right place. Veins tend to roll or collapse, you can "drive through" a vein easy, some veins just disingrate, the person who was dehydrated would be an especially hard stick as your veins aren't big and easy to hit but tiny and wirey and hard to hit and prone to disingrate

My own horror story, the day before surgery I had to have an MRI. Mid-way through the MRI they pull you out of the scanner and give you a shot of contrast, then put you in again to finish. A combination of my nerves and the cool air caused me to be a horrible stick that day. Took 10 tries, on the 10th try I declared if you don't get it, surgery is cancelled and I am going home. (They got it)
 
PeteEMT said:
Nurses/Techs/Phlebotomists don't make much more than anyone else. And they do work very hard. (As a general rule, these people are more practiced/better at sticks than Dr's who do sticks very rarely)

As someone who has often been on the other end of the needle, it's alot more complicated than knowing the right place. Veins tend to roll or collapse, you can "drive through" a vein easy, some veins just disingrate, the person who was dehydrated would be an especially hard stick as your veins aren't big and easy to hit but tiny and wirey and hard to hit and prone to disingrate

My own horror story, the day before surgery I had to have an MRI. Mid-way through the MRI they pull you out of the scanner and give you a shot of contrast, then put you in again to finish. A combination of my nerves and the cool air caused me to be a horrible stick that day. Took 10 tries, on the 10th try I declared if you don't get it, surgery is cancelled and I am going home. (They got it)
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PeteEMT,,

Tell me, was someone there telling you what was going on? I am trying to find a way to have dr/nurses/etc to communicate with Deaf.
 
Yep, since I don't sign that well, writing is prefferred and most Doctors or nurses will write. (I've encountered a few that wont tho)
 
Fly Free said:
yea and many of the doctors/nurses' writing are NOT legiable either :roll:
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Their writing is so horrible... even we could fake a prescription slip by scribbling on it! ;)
 
medical interpreting

I am happy to read these comments because as I study to become an interpreter myself, I have made a decision to focus on medical interpreting only. Many hospitals hire full time interpreters. The hospital I work at now has 3 on staff. I also worked in an ER (a different hospital) checking people in and I was one who contacted the registry to get an interpreter. They have a certain amount of time to answer the call and then another certain amount of time to arrive. I have seen it take up to an hour. But Emergency Room staff would never allow anyone to just sit there bleeding to death while waiting for the interpreter.

As you all probably know by now, it's required by law that any agency that has any kind of federal funding must provide an interpreter at their cost. If they don't, they could be in big trouble! So, you may end up waiting for an interpreter even if you don't want one! One thing you can do is waive that right if you have someone with you who can interpret. Young family members though...like children...are not allowed to interpret for you. Unless it's a very minor ailment.

I hope I am explaining this correctly. Does all this make sense?
 
Sweetexpress said:
I am happy to read these comments because as I study to become an interpreter myself, I have made a decision to focus on medical interpreting only. Many hospitals hire full time interpreters. The hospital I work at now has 3 on staff. I also worked in an ER (a different hospital) checking people in and I was one who contacted the registry to get an interpreter. They have a certain amount of time to answer the call and then another certain amount of time to arrive. I have seen it take up to an hour. But Emergency Room staff would never allow anyone to just sit there bleeding to death while waiting for the interpreter.

As you all probably know by now, it's required by law that any agency that has any kind of federal funding must provide an interpreter at their cost. If they don't, they could be in big trouble! So, you may end up waiting for an interpreter even if you don't want one! One thing you can do is waive that right if you have someone with you who can interpret. Young family members though...like children...are not allowed to interpret for you. Unless it's a very minor ailment.

I hope I am explaining this correctly. Does all this make sense?
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Hello,

I am glad you got involved with Medical Interpreting. I am located in the North Section of Ohio and I would be honored to be able to ask you questions as it relates to the problems and treatment of the deaf in an emergency and/or medical situation. It seems as if hearing people don't relize the issues that Deaf and HOH have with the medical community and this issues needs to be addressed.
 
Sabrina said:
I have known this doctor for 18 years. We had an interpreter once. I begged her to getting an interpreter to be prepare for surgery. She said, it is awful expensive. I said.. sorry.. I want to make sure that I understand her before I go ahead to having a surgery. What is the fucking wrong with her? Should I understand all the medical terms ?
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***shake the head*** what a unfair because you need a interpreter to know everything before sign the agreement contract for surgery preparation.

Why cant healthy insurance or agency cover interpreter cost because health is the most important.

Here in Germany, Healthy insurance cover the interpreter cost when there're important appointment for surgery preparations, therapies, sign agreement contract etc.
 
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MizzDeaf said:
Deaf Doctor ?? I never met one either. I know Treps are more expensive for high level pays like Jury Duty or ER or Surgery. I seen one trep went with my friend to surgery and it was success for both of them being there. The doctors have no problem with them. ER is very busy and not able to get time to get treps on the time. If you know you have to go ER then get your instant trep come with you.....
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We have some deaf doctors in Germany. One deaf doctor is in Bavaria which it's not far from our area. I saw her at conference and admire her for that. She's fighter to prove them that she CAN to be doctor. She made it which it's not easy for her.

Most deafies told me that they are satasify with her. I havent try her yet. I would go to her if I has physcial problems and therapies etc. She's specialist for physical, emotion, etc etc etc.
 
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I work in a hospital, and I honestly do not know why people are so scared of hospitals. Here, all I hear are bad and negative stories. Why do people like to talk about the negative, but not the positive? The hospital where I work at has this rule that interpreting services is to be available to anyone, in whatever language. On the hallways, there are posters with the quote "Interpretation Services are available. Please ask the nearest reception for assistance." (or something like that) written in like 15 or 20 languages.

Whilst working for the hospital, they have always provided me interpreters for anything I needed, orientation, training, courses, etc...

As for blood drawing, it only requires 6 weeks of training to learn how to draw blood from people, so people have to have a lot of practise to do it right. PeteEMT is also right, some people can be dehydrated and its more difficult to find a vein. As far as my experience goes, I have not had any problems with phelbotomists (people who draw bloods) finding my vein on the first try and drawing blood.

As far as I know, there is a deaf doctor in Utah, but I can't remember her name.
 
Mmmm. I spent a week in the hospital exactly one year ago.

Most of you already know about the meningitis situation of mine - it wasn't pleasant at all and I don't really like talking about it...but I was reading through some of your posts and have to admit that I can relate to some areas of discussion.

I am not sure what the proper name for this condition is - but prior to being admitted into the hospital, my eyes were darting rapidly from left to right, continuously. I could not control them, nor could I focus. Everything around me was "swimming" and I was dizzy and nauseous on top of that. This, I learned later, was due to the amount of pressure that was on my brain.

Anyway - I went by ambulance to the emergency room. My husband was with me, but you kind of know how it is when YOU are the one who is ill...YOU are the one who has to answer medical questions...anyway. They sent in a russian doctor, female. She had a heavy accent. I only assume she was russian because of her name. Anyway...she was asking me questions. "What are you feeling?" "Does this hurt?" Etc, etc. There was a younger woman doctor, or intern, in the room as well. My eyes are dashing all over the place, and I can't understand them. They don't appear to know sign language and I couldn't focus on their lips long enough to make out what I was saying. I needed to rely on pointing. I managed weak statements. "My head hurts," "I'm dizzy," "I need to puke." These women looked at each other with raised eyebrows. My vision at the moment was very poor, but I can SWEAR I saw them looking frustrated. How unprofessional!! My husband notified them that I had the CI - after which they got ahold of my ear doctor and he advised that a spinal tap be done. From there, well...you know the rest.

I hate doctors, hospitals, and everything to do with 'em...but we kind of need them in the mix to stay a healthy country. :)
 
xcel2greatness said:
By law, she had no choice but to get an interpreter. That was not right for her to do that. Did you let her know how you felt?????
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She finally willing gets an interpreter during consulant next month.
 
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