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Patient with Disabilities: A special care is needed!

You deal with a wide range of patients on a daily basis. They represent a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. They may even be handicapped. Caring for individuals with physical, mental, or even sensory impairments comes with its own set of difficulties. Because severely impaired patients face so many challenges on a daily basis, resolving just one issue can make a huge difference to the patient and their caregivers. You deal with a wide range of patients on a daily basis.

They represent a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. They may even be handicapped. Caring for individuals with physical, mental, or even sensory impairments comes with its own set of difficulties. Because severely impaired patients face so many challenges on a daily basis, resolving just one issue can make a huge difference to the patient and their caregivers.


Important reminders!
When dealing with patients with disabilities:

  • Speak directly to the patient, not to any of the patient's companions.
  • Do not make assumptions regarding the patient's needs for assistance. Offer assistance then waits for the offer to be accepted and instructions to be given.
  • Inquire about how you may assist them, and be respectful of their responses.
  • Assume that disabled patients are capable of managing their own medical care. Do not inquire if the patient has brought an aide or a companion if they do not have someone to assist them.
  • Do not be afraid to ask the patient questions if you are unsure.


Reference:

Treating patients with disabilities. Mount Sinai Health System. (n.d.). Retrieved January 18, 2022, from https://www.mountsinai.org/about/diversity/disabilities/physical-sensory-disabilities 

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