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06.23.08, 17:47 PM General Topics
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My Dad is 65 yrs old, now that he has medicaid he has been going to a bunch of Doctors for a series of different issues. Here's the thing, he has a VERY limited English vocabulary and a 4th grade education from another country. He cannot comprehend about 90% of what any doctor tells him. He is an old school, macho man who is not telling me or my mother what is going on. He needs my help and I am more than willing to help. I'm going to write him a letter because it is the only way I can communicate with him. What should I say, that will have the most impact and yet not offend him? TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.23.08, 05:47 PM Flag
 

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myob... make sure he knows that he can ask you for help, but he's 65 not 95, if he is more comfortable not understanding Docs than having you there with him, that is his prerogative. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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he should find a doctor that speaks his language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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what language does he speak? are there translators available? you can sometimes get people to translate over the telephone. social service agencies, refugee organizations, religious institutions may be able to suggest translators. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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