Hi. When I was admitted into the hospital for my kidney transplant, one of my nurses made me a sign that stated those directions. It saved me a lot of stress. I don’t know what you were in the hospital for, but I hope that you are doing better.

I’m actually studying this concept in my medical assisting class. It’s good practice to do with anyone, and if they aren’t saying their name in position every time that is bad communication on their part, not yours

Last time I was in the hospital I was pretty much ignored until I spoke up- “I am here you know”. I will definitely be making a sign next time. At 1 stage during my stay I was told to get my food tray from the trolley like everyone else. Pointed out that I’d not trust myself to do that because couldn’t see the trolley, I could find it with my cane but also couldn’t see my table to put the tray down onto, also wouldn’t have a spare hand due to said cane. It’s not the first time I’ve had to explain that.🙄

Yeah!!!!!! I had a sign I handed to a first time at my doctors office. They are cool now. Great plan!!!

Can we do something like this at psychiatric hospitals too? I feel like I was put under a lot of additional stress by being blind and in there.