Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyParkinsonsTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

I am asking this because I just read a NYTimes article detailing how many physician's offices, perhaps in large part due to corporate insurance time limits, find ways to keep disabled folk out of their offices -- is this happening to people here? Many PD folks progress into wheelchairs, so it seems like something that needs to be addressed.....here is the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/19/health/docto...

October 22, 2022
 · 
Reactions
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Monique. Chris uses a wheelchair sometimes. I have never experienced any problem with Dr's. I find, if anything, they have been very good with Chris. Just last week at his orthopedic appointment I wheeled him into the office and the Dr was very accommodating. When we were leaving, the man that changed Chris's cast insisted he wheel Chris to the car for me. It quite a hall. I told him I'd be fine. He insisted. He helped me get Chris in the car and put the wheelchair in the back for me. I was really happy about that. His travel wheelchair, that I keep in the van, is very heavy. I had a heck of a time getting it out. I'm afraid of hurting my back. I think next visit, I will schedule the Connecticut transit van that picks us up at our door. This way he can use his electric wheelchair. Have a great Sunday everyone.

October 22, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

When I fell and broke my leg I was in a wheelchair and I was always treated very well and good people help one another

October 22, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sorry to hear you are having issues. My husband uses wheel chair. Never had a problem at any Doctor's office. On contrary the staff always tries to help me with the doors as I try to wheel him in or out.

October 22, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi 👋 I 'm Julie Olson 2
And I've been in a wheelchair for 7years now and I live in Oregon.
No Doctor's office of mine has ever treated me badly, And I or
My husband Ed and caregiver
Would ever put up with that!!💞💞💞 Thank you ❤️

October 22, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks to PD I e been in a power chair for 15 months. Never had any problems with accessibility other than making a reservation for supper, asking if the restaurant was ADA compliant, told yes..
The only entrance had three steps from the sidewalk……

October 22, 2022

Related Questions

View All
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fort Mill, SC

Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a member? Log In