subject: Digital Wheel Chair Scale [print this page] There are many reasons why a medical office should own a digital wheelchair scale. Be it the fact that many people who are in a wheelchair aren't able to stand easily on their own, or a number of other reasons, the wheelchair scales available will provide an accurate solution to weight, that can be at times a problem.
Perhaps the biggest question that comes up as to why a digital wheelchair scale is needed, especially when a person is already wheel chair bound. It is important to note that when a person is confined to their wheelchair, they can continue to lose or gain weight depending on the reasons why they are in there. If they become a dangerous weight, measures can be taken to help correct the problem.
Of course, there are other reasons wheelchair scales are important as well. Take for example a person that was in a painful accident, and needs the scale to help them be weighed without having to leave their chair. It offers a painless solution to have them wheeled over to the scale and then get quick and accurate digital results in no time, this way the doctor can move forward with providing the care that is needed.
Patients who are wheelchair bound will often look for doctors who do offer a digital wheelchair scale as it provides them with a comfortable solution. Getting to the office can be difficult enough. They have to use transportation that isn't always handicap accessible, and the process of moving from the chair to a separate location can be difficult.
In fact, for some people, the simple process of getting weighed on a standard scale can significantly increase the amount of time that it takes for the overall office visit. Because of this, they may avoid coming in to see the doctor until things have progressed to the point where it becomes a more serious condition.
A caring and understand doctor does realize this, and can have wheelchair scales installed into their office with little trouble at all. In fact, in some cases the units come preinstalled and simply lay flat on the ground. If you have a number of elderly patients who have bad knees, this can also work for helping to weigh them as well since a simple ramp will place them on top of the digital wheelchair scale.
Of course, there will be a number of brands that you can choose from, and your time should be spent reviewing all your available options. Many times, you can get a better deal if you work with your current medical office provider, or look online to see the offerings that are readily available to you.
The goal is to provide your patients with the most comfortable method of getting weighed before they see their physician. This is a quick and painless approach that will make the job of your support staff easier, while also benefiting a patient who will note the care you took in providing them with a comfortable solution.
