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What exactly should I tell a patient eo expect from a DME
I am a Sleep Medicine Teechnologist getting gready to take my boards. I know very little about what happens between the DME and the patient. I have been instructed to tell my patients that once the Dr. makes the final diagnosis or prescription for CPAP the DME should contact them within 10-14 buisiness days. What goes on in this meeting. I assume that you do some sort of mask orientation, and CPAP education. How many different masks are shown to a patient? Do you offer any other educational information to the patient other than what is provided by your company? Are representitives from DMEs required to carry any formal education or certificates? Are different DMEs propriatory to certain manufacturers, or do you bring samples from all. Knowing the answers to these questions(and probably a few more before it is all over) will help me better serve my patients and help educate my peers.
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Permalink Reply by Fred Roeder Jr on
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Rock,
When I went for my consultation approximately 7 days after my sleep study he completely went over all of the numbers and results of my sleep test with me. He thoroughly explained the benefits of using the machine, the operation, and what could happen from not using it. My DME handled many different manufacturers of CPAP and BIPAP and all the different accessories and equipment associated with using it. I was very impressed and he seemed very caring about listening to all of my questions and remarks. He had a wide variety of pamphlets and brochures with all of the technical specs., and uses of different machines and accessories as well as a list of manufacturers certifications he held for each unit. He did not get into his education or the like but since he had a very good knowledge of the test results and interpretation of all the numbers so he could calibrate the machine correctly I would say that he did have some level of formal education in Non-Obstructive and Obstructive Apnea. Always pay attention to your patients and take the time to thoroughly explain everything to them. We look to our care givers expertise for confidence and security with concern to our ailments. Good luck with your boards.
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