The Struggle of Getting Interpreters at the Doctor's Office (But It Worked Out Well This Time!)

When I first walked into the room, I was surprised to find an interpreter. Now, I can’t remember if I requested one personally when I made the appointment or if they decided to bring in VRI (video relay interpreting) because they knew I’m deaf and it would’ve been easier to bring it in since I had some struggles understanding the doctor last time as she’s pretty soft spoken. Either way, it was nice to see even though, yes, an in person interpreter is usually preferred. But the guy wasn’t bad! It’s just easier for me to focus on and understand interpreters in person.

Don’t worry, I’m fine. (I mean, if you ignore my stress and mental health, haha.) I wanted to make sure a bruised muscle I have been dealing with for a month wasn’t doing too bad. It’s healing, but very slowly. And then I got my tetanus shot since I haven’t had one since I was a kid and yeah… my arm still hurts a good 24 hours later.

What is your experience with VRI like?

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Video Description & Transcript:
Video shows a computer at the doctor's office. The desktop is an ordinary computer desktop. The VRI camera is currently off.

Text says: Went to the doctor and was surprised to find VRI ready for me. (The camera goes off when the doctor leaves the room.) I actually can’t remember if I requested an interpreter or not but nice to see!

QOTD: What is your experience with VRI/getting interpreters like?

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Видео The Struggle of Getting Interpreters at the Doctor's Office (But It Worked Out Well This Time!) канала Rikki Poynter