maly Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I had a medical assessment today for my claim for p.i.p.( a disability benefit), well other from the fact that she was very rude!, she was for a 'Qualified Medical Practitioner' very uninformed with regard to my condition spondylodiscitis. Any way she was going through my answers on the application form and she came to the section on my continence problems, when she said "i see you wear incontinence pads" i said "yes" then she said "why" now i was a bit thrown by this stupid question so before my brain had fully engaged i just came out with "it keeps the trousers and bed from getting wet!" long pause ensues, then she said "oh!" and continued with her inane questions. Ahh 'Health Professionals' you got to love them don't you! Maly. Link to comment
Bettypooh Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 A very good answer and it serves them right to get it If they needed to know the medical reason they should have asked for that specifically- otherwise they have no business asking and they deserve a put-down answer Link to comment
Nat Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 She probably meant what was your medical condition and what caused it. Link to comment
Bettypooh Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 When it comes to medicine exactness counts, and you can and should say what you need to without offending anyone. That's part of acting professionally and if you can't be the professional, you shouldn't be in a medical career It's not a job for just anybody 1 Link to comment
Repaid1 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 When it comes to medicine exactness counts, and you can and should say what you need to without offending anyone. That's part of acting professionally and if you can't be the professional, you shouldn't be in a medical career It's not a job for just anybody Link to comment
stevewet Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 My medical notes state I am incontinent and enuretic but it is seldom mentioned now when I see the diabetic nurse or doctor. Link to comment
Baby Brian Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Same here. I always disclose I'm incontinent but if it's not relevant to my current problem then it seldom comes up. I too have had medical professionals confirm I'm incontinent, then ask me if I wear "protection". When I said yes I wear a diaper, I was then asked why.... Really? We just confirmed I'm incontinent yet they don't know why I wear a diaper? When this happens I just say, exactly what do you think a diaper is supposed to be used for. That usually shuts them up and we move on. Link to comment
maly Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Just a quick update i was successful with my claim and was awarded the care component which means i can get funding for alterations to where i live to make things easier for me. Maly. Link to comment
jillInDiapers2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 That's great news I wish you luck. Link to comment
billy1234 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I have been attending the hospital day procedure dept 1 Link to comment
stevewet Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I have been attending the hospital day procedure dept Link to comment
Dubious Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The continence service do not like you calling them nappies. Link to comment
Bettypooh Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 They need the euphemisms because they are too weak to withstand the truth We don't have a problem calling diapers "diapers" because we can easily accpept that this is what they are Link to comment
billy1234 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Here in the UK they don't even like supplying nappies and its often a real battle to get them 7 years ago when I moved across the country everything else medical just got shifted from one doctor to my new one no problems but I had to go through the whole assessment / treatment options / alternative products mess even though I had done it all before and it turned out nappies worked for me took me 6 weeks to just get them to consider supplying me with nappies. Link to comment
Baby Brian Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Here in the UK they don't even like supplying nappies and its often a real battle to get them 7 years ago when I moved across the country everything else medical just got shifted from one doctor to my new one no problems but I had to go through the whole assessment / treatment options / alternative products mess even though I had done it all before and it turned out nappies worked for me took me 6 weeks to just get them to consider supplying me with nappies. Link to comment
anned Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I have been wearing for 3 years now to apointment with my VA doctors and only one has asked about them. i told the doctor i have urgency and only can hold it a very short time when the urge comes on. I am listed as having fibromyalgia and peripheral nerve disorders. Link to comment
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