General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
For someone living with a disability, preparing a hospital appointment can require more than checking the entrance. HAS recommends identifying individual needs before arrival.
Contact the service and ask how to reach the disability contact or relevant team. Explain practical difficulties that could affect the consultation or examination.
Describe how you communicate, your needs while waiting and useful equipment. Ask which adjustments the institution can arrange for your situation.
A liaison document can convey everyday routines, precautions and current treatment. Clarify which documents to bring and whom to give them to.
With your agreement, a carer can help with communication and explain your routines. Discuss their role with the team while maintaining your own participation in conversations.
HCL describes its disability contacts’ role in anticipating and coordinating needs. Check arrangements at your own institution and prepare the information needed for discharge too.
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Your health review
Review your health
Mon bilan prévention is an appointment to discuss your habits and choose your health priorities. Review the four age groups and practical information.