Private doctor refuse pay for a interpreter!

B

BartSimpsx24x

New Member
Joined
Jul 18, 2006
Messages
526
Reaction score
0
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.
 
How many employees does this private doctor's office have?
 
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.:cool2:
 
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.
 
That is not right....yea good idea to contact GLAD and see what they can help you. Good luck!
 
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
 
DURAY said:
... 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.
Click to expand...
Those terps should be reported.
 
DURAY said:
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
Click to expand...

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.
 
jillio said:
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.:cool2:
Click to expand...


:shock: 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.
 
Kai Onca said:
:shock: 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.
Click to expand...

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.
 
Kai Onca said:
:shock: 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.
Click to expand...
The employee minimum applies to the employer-employee relationship, not the doctor-patient relationship.
 
I am sorry you had such an experience. But for petesake, next time just CONFRONT the perpetrator. Immediately. Chop chop.
 
jillio said:
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.:cool2:
Click to expand...

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.
 
Reba said:
The employee minimum applies to the employer-employee relationship, not the doctor-patient relationship.
Click to expand...

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.
 
DeafDoc1 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Which one supersede the other - ADA law or some "Undue hardship"?
 
Back
Top