Re: [QUAD-L] Medicaid Doctor is coming to my apartment ~ Help

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The tilt in space is a must have for pressure relief. You should ask that the back and legs recline as well. This allows you the option to adjust in the chair easily when you spend long days up in it. Oversized heel plates protect your feet and most DME' s will just cut them out and fasten them to the BS heel plates. Ask for an automatic headrest. Unless you are able to fasten yours on yourself? You will need a tray table and a seating system. Don't forget to ask that the chair have the largest batteries possible because bigger is better when it comes to them. I prefer center wheel drive with front and rear casters. very maneuverable and stable configuration. Be sure the chair has supports for your hips so you don't shift sideways. A 12 volt power outlet for your laptop is always handy...if you have a laptop? If you ask for things they can deny then they think they are saving money and you still get a chair you can live in, cause damn, I sure live in mine. Good lick. John   In a message dated 1/10/2006 3:59:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are most fortunate to have a medical doctor, review your request personally. It is most important that you leave nothing to their imagination when it comes to your needs and requirements and what will happen, in your life, if you are not equip'd with the proper electric wheelchair chair.  This is important with your life inside and outside the house.  Especially, with your work done outside the house. Best Wishes W         In a message dated 1/10/2006 11:33:41 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All,    I ordered a brand new power chair and this morning Dr. Kay, the Medicaid Doctor, called and said she want's to come over to my apartment and meet me to discuss my new power chair order.   What should I say? What shouldn't I say? The power chair I'm in now is only 5 years old BUT it malfunctions a lot, like stopping whenever it wants to. It also move's on it's own and it tip backwards very easily.  In December 2005 I had an MRI that showed I have a syrinx on C 6 and osteoporosis in my neck.  OH, and I've ordered a tilt for the very first time in 33 years.  What would you guys do and not do to get this new power chair approved?   ~ Bobbie ~