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What are you reading?

Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Jun 4, 2023 | Replies (169)
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@carolee888

I want to read that book. I belong to GoodReads and have been trying to win it. What you said rang true for me. I have Mild Cognitive Impairment and the last time I saw my dermatologist PA, he talked down to me, almo st baby talk. It made me upset. I have to wtite instruction s down to remember them but I have 3 college degrees and I do not talk in baby talk. I was so upset that I did not say anything but I plan to on the nect appointment.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 28, 2022

Hello @carolee888

I am sure you would enjoy the book. I found that it gave me tremendous insight into the life of people with disabilities. I thought I understood all about that but after reading the book I came to have a deeper understanding.

I'm sorry to hear that you felt like you were being talked down to at your last appointment. I'm sure that you will express your disappointment effectively and help the PA to understand how you want him to speak with you. Sometimes we have to train others in the appropriate way of relating to us. I hope you will find him "teachable."

Will you post again and let me know how you are doing?

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