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Not all assistive devices are seen/Not qualified to make physical assessment Phyllis
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kimberly garner



Joined: 25 May 2008 07:46 pm
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Posted: 06 Jun 2008 11:39 am
Post Subject: Not all assistive devices are seen/Not qualified to make physical assessment Phyllis Read Article
Phyllis,
I do agree as with anything in life there are people who abuse the system. But in response to the definition of qualifying for a handicap placard-not so fast. There are many reasons why a physicin makes those judgments and not our general population. As a nurse, I know many exist that you do not see. Someone may have severe respiratory issues and parking far away in a parking lot would lead to acute respiratory distress or an asthma attack(requires inhaler). There are people with pain pumps(assistive devices) under their clothes that help them tolerate even a short walk. There are many people with pacemakers also. Get the picture? Don't be so quick to assume the physicians don't have a valid reason for approving the patient for the upclose parking.

 
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Carla Gamblin



Joined: 11 Feb 2008 10:25 am
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Posted: 06 Jun 2008 12:29 pm
Post Subject: Re: Not all assistive devices are seen/Not qualified to make physical assessment Phyllis
Thank You Ms. Garner, that was very well said.

 
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