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Here are a few questions for those patients of sleep centers.
Here are a few questions for those patients of sleep centers.
How important is the sleep techs appearance, such as clean shaven, hair clean and neat, and girl’s hair pulled back, uniform and lab coat clean and pressed.
Do you prefer rooms to be more like a bedroom at home or have more of a clinical feel?
If male do you prefer male techs?
If female do you prefer female techs?
How important is the sleep techs appearance, such as clean shaven, hair clean and neat, and girl’s hair pulled back, uniform and lab coat clean and pressed.
Do you prefer rooms to be more like a bedroom at home or have more of a clinical feel?
If male do you prefer male techs?
If female do you prefer female techs?
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Permalink Reply by D. W. Conn on
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I will answer as well since I am an apnea user and sleep lab patient.
Prefer male techs, must be clean and neat. I want to see lab coats starched stiff such as mine. I prefer more of a clinical feel.
I want to see the tech open sterile products to be used. I do not ever want to hear a tech talk badly about another lab even if they are the worst game in town.
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Permalink Reply by 99 on
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scrubs can mean two things in the uk
the one your talking about now eg clothing for the perpose of the setting
and two prison
when i was working in a care home i was expected to wear a white shirt and black trousers
Rock Hinkle said:What about scrubs?
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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I know my sleep study was done in a hospital setting so a male tech wouldn't have been a problem as there were people around, although I did in fact have a female tech.
Now my titration study was done in a satellite clinic thirty miles south (ran by the local hospital where I had the initial sleep study done). It was located sort of out of the way and I probably would have been uncomfortable if I would have had a male tech I didn't know since we were isolated. I am a survivor of child molestation, so this probably influences my initial distrust.
I think professional dress and clean appearance is very important. Initial reactions can be powerful and helps with building trust.
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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the sex of the tech does not matter to me. I just want a tech that knows what they are doing. I prefer the bedroom setting. I have never slept well in a clinical setting. I believe in individualism so clean cut is not as important as clean look. I expect any medical practitioner to practice universal precautions for every procedure.
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Permalink Reply by Judy on
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I prefer a comfortable bed and attractive room but actually don't care for a room that is too posh, makes me think of what the study is costing. I just want a GOOD tech, I don't care about gender. Clean and neat appearance is important so that I can feel comfortable w/them. I prefer a tech who is open and answers my questions; the sleep doctor and lab policy be damned. I like to ask about their experience and appreciate an honest answer. I really appreciate having a private shower so I don't leave in the morning w/my hair all gooped up and looking like the wild woman of Borneo. I prefer a late start and a later morning finish than 6 AM and having to leave in the dark and cold to go to work or go home. I really find that 2-3 day unshaven look uncomfortable on a male. Somehow, regardless how well-dressed they look like a skaggy slob. I don't care how long the hair so long as it is neat. Mostly I want a good experienced tech and scorer and would really appreciate a sleep doctor to consult with who actually knows and cares and is interested in the results of the study and who will go over the results and discuss them intelligently. I can put up w/a lot if I have confidence in the skill and knowledge of the tech and the tech is free to answer questions.
Just because I've been on xPAP awhile and I've had previous in-lab studies don't give me credit for knowing more than I do.
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Permalink Reply by Tim on
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Their hair (and beard) should be clean and kemp. Clothes should be clean and not wrinkled.
I don't really care that much about the appearance of the room; I don't like a country, feminine, or frilly bedroom look.
I prefer a male tech. I am very hairy, and during my first sleep studies, I preferred a male tech because the male tech I had knew how to rip off the adhesive sensors; the female tech pulled them off slowly and apologized as she was causing my agony. I finally told her to stop and I ripped them off myself.
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I do wear scrubs often as well as Hospital Dress whites (you young ones may not remember white uniforms in hospital). We may also wear slacks dress shirt, tie with white lab coat or jacket. ….and for Pete’s sake remember to polish and buff those shoes!
Rock Hinkle said:What about scrubs?
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Permalink Reply by Pam McReynolds on
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I'm not worried about whether a tech is male or female. I just want them to know what they are doing. As for appearance, I prefer they look somewhat professional, but relaxed, not stiff. I don't want a room that is clinical, it's hard enough to sleep without feeling like I'm in a lab.
The sleep lab I went to was perfect. The rooms were comfortable, but not fancy. The techs were all very friendly and relaxed in the appearance and attitude, which helped me to be more relaxed. I did have all women techs, but that doesn't really matter. The manner in which they conducted themselves was very professional. When I went back for the titration, they knew me when I walked in the door. Very good experience, unlike what I had a year earlier.
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Permalink Reply by Amy on
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Okay most of the hospitals and facilities around here require scrubs. So we have very little choice. of course I tend to like mind with bright colors and flowers.
I have had both men and women techs work here and do my son's studies and to be honest the women were a little warmer when dealing with a child.
I prefer labs to be like the one I work in which is closer to a hotel room, of course our reimbersement is lower then the hospital down the road and we have queen beds versus hospital beds.
What I do not like it when doing a pediatric patient and you have no facilities for the parent other then a chair in the corner. I mean really you require us to stay but do not have aplace for us to go while our kids sleep or someplace we can lie down.
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Permalink Reply by Kay on
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I want a profession clean appearance. I don't care how the rooms are decorated, just clean and comfortable with TV. I do appreciate coffee in the am. Don't care if tech if male or female, just knowledgeable.
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Permalink Reply by Melinda Hertel on
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Since I am a sleep patient who has had 3 sleep studies, I will say that yes, the appearance of the techs should be clean and professional. I don't care if they are male or female. And, I prefer the bedroom/hotel style setting over the clinical.
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