Comments on: Medical Professionals Are the Worst Disablism Perpetuators

By: Do It Myself Blog » Sometimes Cerebral Palsy Simply Sucks

Do It Myself Blog » Sometimes Cerebral Palsy Simply Sucks — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:54:00 +0000

[...] I shared in an earlier post, my left ankle needs to be braced again; a development I’m not thrilled with. I wore heavy [...]

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 06 May 2007 19:03:23 +0000

Writing to all the practitioners involved with a copy of this blog entry might get a result ! Or contacting a service manager or patient advocate.
In the U.K. all complaints have to be addressed by law. Luckily. Sometimes being bolshy is the only option.
Hope your ankle problems are sorted in a way that suits you. Six years is a shockingly long time to be left without proper investigation and treatment.
Interestingly the last time I went to see my G.P., with an ear and sinus infection, all she wanted to do was measure my blood pressure. Because I’m fat ! Sadly sizeism is socially and politically acceptable.

By: zara

zara — Sun, 06 May 2007 15:01:01 +0000

I agree, many working in the medical profession have very poor people skills, especially those involved with the skeletal system, and particularly so when it comes to treating persons with disabilities. I have had a lot of experience with orthopedists and as I often say, they are the hockey players of medicine.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 06 May 2007 13:47:43 +0000

Here ya go, Glenda– a coke with a double shot of rum.

By: Heather Watson

Heather Watson — Sun, 06 May 2007 13:12:06 +0000

Good on you Glenda! I know how frustrating it has been for you over the years. Is there any way that you can send this directly to the Practitioners involved? Maybe it is time that they read your comments if they won’t listen to you.Thanks for this article on your blog. I think there are many parents of children with disabilities who have similar difficulties with Medical Practitioners. MOM