Did I do the right thing update 2

[Wendy1985]

I am not much better then most of you general you they ask about shortness of breath I say no because my shortness of breath is a combination of my anxiety and working out but my dentist knows this if it was someone new I would explain the reason behind my shortness of breath

 

[DisneyHardin]

I understand the need for the questions, but providers have to realize there are other reasons that Covid that some of the answers might be yes. My allergy doctor's office didn't want to see me for my appointment last summer because I had taken Tylenol that morning. I take 2 Tylenol Arthritis pills every single morning for my knee. The receptionist had to go get a nurse for me to plead my case to to in order to be seen for my appointment.

 

[_19disnA]

To me answering the dental survey truthfully is the best way to go. Most doctors/dentists/medical offices have started using more thorough surveys as a result of covid to screen their patients. They don't want their patients to spread covid or any other contagious disease. Part of that is recognizing your behavior can also impact others. I doubt anyone wants to be exposed to covid at their dentist because someone lied about something like recent international travel/etc. You can always clarify your reply as you did to avoid any issues. You also may not know the exact reason for some of the medical screening questions, so best approach is to answer truthfully.

The title of this thread reads differently from the actual survey question (i.e. 'did I do the right thing?' vs 'was I wrong to...?.', so I would guess that some answered in a way they didn't realize.

 

[prairie_girl]

How are 81% of people saying it was wrong to be honest ???

 

[TwoMisfits]

How are 81% of people saying it was wrong to be honest ???

I think they read the title subject for the poll - did I do the right thing by being honest, and they said yes...honestly, I didn't answer the poll, but that's what I thought it meant when I checked results til I saw your post...

 

[slo]

Jiminy Cricket always says, “Let your conscience be your guide.”

If your conscience said to tell the truth, then sleep well tonight - you did the right thing

 

[Moliphino]

I think they read the title subject for the poll - did I do the right thing by being honest, and they said yes...honestly, I didn't answer the poll, but that's what I thought it meant when I checked results til I saw your post...

Especially if your board settings are like mine. I can barely see the poll question.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Especially if your board settings are like mine. I can barely see the poll question.

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Same here. I can never actually read the poll questions - I go by the title and the first post. I voted "yes" as in "yes - you did the right thing".

PS - I'm glad they followed up and it worked out!

 

[prairie_girl]

I think they read the title subject for the poll - did I do the right thing by being honest, and they said yes...honestly, I didn't answer the poll, but that's what I thought it meant when I checked results til I saw your post...

Oh, that makes sense. Now I can go back to believing most people here are good

 

[PrincessShmoo]

But I lie about two of the symptoms because they are side effects of two prescription drugs I have taken for over a decade.

Now, see, I don't. Every time I go to the dentist and have to answer the "do you have a cough" question I say "yes". Then I tell them it's due my meds. No problem.

 

[Wendy1985]

So my mom got a call from the receptionist and my mom is like you can put a spot on the servay (sp) for anyone to explain the reason behind the yes