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Jilly_in_VA

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9. Always take it with you

Reply to KarenS (Reply #8)

Thu Mar 7, 2024, 05:18 PM

Mar 2024

and keep it updated. Also any conditions, any surgeries you've had and when, new diagnoses, etc. If you're ever admitted, the nurses will be SO grateful to you! Take it from one who's been handed lists like that in the past.

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Ageism In Health Care, More Common Than You Think. Bias, Discrimination Harm People: NPR [View all] appalachiablue Mar 2024 OP

I wish I could rec this many times. DavidDvorkin Mar 2024 #1

And if you are female. . . niyad Mar 2024 #2

Doubly whammy. Old and female. Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #4

Absolutely, double discrimination appalachiablue Mar 2024 #6

One thing I've definitely learned spinbaby Mar 2024 #7

We're referred to as GOMER's... agingdem Mar 2024 #3

I haven't had many problems so far Jilly_in_VA Mar 2024 #5

Yes on the list,,,, KarenS Mar 2024 #8

Always take it with you Jilly_in_VA Mar 2024 #9

hmmmm I think we should put the latest copy in the glove compartment KarenS Mar 2024 #10

Good idea Jilly_in_VA Mar 2024 #12

I WISH I could get health care providers to talk louder to me! ShazzieB Mar 2024 #11

Have you considered Jilly_in_VA Mar 2024 #13

Nothing helps DavidDvorkin Mar 2024 #14