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How To: Talk To Your Doctor Instructional VideoHow To: Talk To Your Doctor Instructional Video
Publisher
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:32
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For Teacher Use
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2014
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Instructional Video

How To: Talk To Your Doctor

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Here is another great how-to video offered by Mary Allison Cook for those who require use of a wheelchair. Cook offers tricks she has learned over the years to create a positive doctor's visit. 

32 Views 16 Downloads

Concepts

doctors, physical disabilities, disabilities, life skills, multiple sclerosis, americans with disabilities act

Additional Tags

physical education

Instructional Ideas

  • Tips offered could be applied to learners with other types of physical disabilities
  • Consider providing this resource as an additional reference or tool for your learners limited by physical disabilities, as some of the guidance could also translate to experiences working with a teacher

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Presenter sets the context by briefly explaining her own background and experiences
  • Considers both patient and doctor perspectives

Cons

  • None

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