Interesting Doctor office experience

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JeffH
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Interesting Doctor office experience

Post by JeffH » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:15 pm

Went to a Neurosurgeon today for a neck problem. One of the pieces of paper was a sleep apnea screening. In the treatment room, there were two signs about sleep apnea. When my business was done I commented on the screening of signs in the rooms. He said that so many people were quitting breathing after surgery that they had started the screening process. I told him he was doing good work.

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Re: Interesting Doctor office experience

Post by Catnap » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:30 pm

Wow, I guess so! When I went to a neurosurgeon for a neck problem some years ago, not a word was mentioned. I hope this is indicative of progress in recognizing the issue!

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Re: Interesting Doctor office experience

Post by rested gal » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:05 pm

That is great to hear, Jeff!!! What a smart doctor!
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Re: Interesting Doctor office experience

Post by JeffH » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:43 pm

rested gal wrote:That is great to hear, Jeff!!! What a smart doctor!
I agree. What a great idea. Now if more doc's would start this process.

Wasn't it Snoredog that said Walmart ought to be selling machines set on 10 for $99 OTC?

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