Recent content by carcky_milarcky

I guess that means the majority of the United States is unable to be hypnotized.

Unfortunately, some people are just unable to look beyond their own little worlds. Of course, the definition of insanity MUST come into play when dealing with these sorts of people. All in all, I wish I could apologize for the wrongs done by all demographics that I fit into (caucasian...

Stripper :jaw:?! I prefer the term "streaker" thank you!

...Maybe...:booty:

Well I hope that people would be willing to educate me rather than cut me down for asking questions. I promise not to throw spitballs, paper airplanes, nor place whoopy cushions upon your seats :D

I hope you understand, I was merely trying to provide an explanation and even a possible solution in regards to interpreters in the healthcare field.

You're right, it should not be the patient's responsibility. I mean, they provide Spanish-speaking employees for the patients who speak only Spanish, so they should provide that for everyone, right? Perhaps there isn't enough advocacy for the equal treatment of the deaf community like there is...

I have had full-hearing all of my life. As one of "they, the hearing", some of what you guys said made me cringe. Some of it made me laugh. But all of it...well..made me think and think hard for that matter. Have I been guilty of some of the things mentioned above? I'd be lying if I said no...

I can actually provide an answer as to why that is. There are some insurance companies that cover interpretation services. There is a hotline that patients can call before they go to their appointment where they will send out an interpreter for you. If a healthcare provider calls this hotline...

Bottesini, I find your links that you posted interesting and has lead me to want to ask another question if you don't mind. Is it preferred to have an interpreter provided for you automatically or would you prefer to request one? I know some people may be offended that it is assumed that are...

Well, don't you think it would be unfair if everyone else got paid for their services EXCEPT therapists? There would be a rapid decline in the psychotherapy field if that were to occur since nobody can afford to be unpaid these days! Everyone has bills, everyone needs to eat. C'est la vie.

Understood. :) I would probably wonder the same thing if I were in your shoes. May I ask if you personally have had any good/bad experiences in relation to being deaf within the healthcare setting? Either as a patient, caregiver, or even employee? I really just want to learn and grow as a person...

Well, our teacher asked that we go onto a website and ask about communication barriers in relation to the healthcare field. This could have been anything, including cultural. I chose this website because I know the least about deafness than I do about cultural differences. Are our questions...

Thank you derek for replying! I find it interesting that your concerns stretch beyond communication barriers. Perhaps that means that the modern-field has become better when it comes to communicating with others.

Hello everyone, my name is Paige. I am a Medical Billing and Coding student and have been recently learning how cultural, physical, mental, and emotional barriers affect communication in the healthcare setting. As patients in healthcare, I would like to know direct experiences from you guys. If...