I am also one of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children, who has a little bit of insight concerning the subject of dentistry. If I were you, I would tell them that you have been diagnosed with PTSD and cannot tolerate a mask. It is absolutely crazy that this mask shit still persists in FL when I can go to the dentist in my midwest state and no mask is required. Doesn't sound at all like OSHA to me. Rather, it sounds like an office that is trying to stick it to DeSantis via virtue signaling.
At this moment, you need to decide whether this is the hill you want to die on. You can choose to push back with other circumstances. But, if you really need this surgery, you may have to make a concession to get this done.
The last thing you want to do is to piss off people that are getting ready to operate on you. That is not a good idea. I know the principle is important, but this office is not going to budge on this unless you can show proof of some medical reason why you do not have to wear the face diaper. The ADA forces them to accommodate people with special needs. But, you have to have proof - either obvious limitations or in writing. The office needs this in order to justify letting you pass on this. If their insistence is not part of a local mask requirement where the office could be fined by local authorities, then you may be able to push back a little.
Dental offices are small businesses and they cannot afford to be hit with thousands of dollars in fines. In addition, if there are Karen's around that see others not required to wear masks where there is a mandate, their neurosis makes them contact the office's corporate headquarters to lodge a complaint - not to mention contacting the state dental board. The dentist can actually be in a no win situation here regardless of how they personally feel about it - especially if they do not own the practice and are just another working stiff.
Refusing to do business with a retail establishment over requiring the mask is one thing, but your health is another. It is important that you get procedures like this done before all hell breaks loose - especially if it is a dental situation that has the potential to blow up. Dental infections can kill. If things get bad this fall that may force us back into lockdown situation or vaxxines are required, you may end up being s#$t out of luck. Priorities my fren, priorities. Sometimes it is better to survive to fight another day.
And I am glad you have it! I wore a mask too - until the mandates were lifted. Now I will never wear one again even if a mandate comes back. Any tyranny is my line now! I see the enemy
How long ago/where? My friend had retinal detachment surgery in July in CA, and had to have a hospital-administered C-19 PCR test 72 hours before the surgery, as well as wearing a mask throughout the surgery (well, until she went under, anyway).
Torn retina is less serious than detached retina so they were able to do the in-office laser procedure. This was in Charlotte, NC, about two months into Covid last year. And I did protest about the mask but the doctor’s nurse told me he would not do the procedure without my mask on.
Oh wow, lucky you! I didn't know detached retina could be fixed that way. In our case, it was full-on surgery. I read about it after, they insert 3- or 4 needles/tools into the eyeball and do magic inside the eye! They really did work wonders and I have incredible respect for what they did. A month later and her eyesight was actually better than it was beforehand. I got chatting to one of the nurses while waiting for her to get wheeled away to surgery, and they said they've always worn masks in surgery. The only new thing is the patient wearing a mask. So at least the docs/nurses are being consistent; if masks didn't do anything, they were still willing to wear them 5, 10 years ago!
Find a competitor and see if they want your business instead. Or just show up anyway without a mask and see what happens. The worst thing that will happen is they ask you to leave. If they do that, ask for the owner or surgeon to come out himself to tell you to leave. Make sure you're ready to explain that you DON'T have COVID and can prove it (tested negative) and let them try to explain it that way.
Good idea. If you think about it, if they REALLY believe that the masks work (they don't), and it's not about compliance and control, they should be able to accommodate you by putting you in a waiting room by yourself. I'd ask these types of questions when you call.
"Hi. Does your business provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities? Yes? Good, because, I have a disability which prevents me from wearing a mask soooo...."
I am also one of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children, who has a little bit of insight concerning the subject of dentistry. If I were you, I would tell them that you have been diagnosed with PTSD and cannot tolerate a mask. It is absolutely crazy that this mask shit still persists in FL when I can go to the dentist in my midwest state and no mask is required. Doesn't sound at all like OSHA to me. Rather, it sounds like an office that is trying to stick it to DeSantis via virtue signaling.
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At this moment, you need to decide whether this is the hill you want to die on. You can choose to push back with other circumstances. But, if you really need this surgery, you may have to make a concession to get this done.
The last thing you want to do is to piss off people that are getting ready to operate on you. That is not a good idea. I know the principle is important, but this office is not going to budge on this unless you can show proof of some medical reason why you do not have to wear the face diaper. The ADA forces them to accommodate people with special needs. But, you have to have proof - either obvious limitations or in writing. The office needs this in order to justify letting you pass on this. If their insistence is not part of a local mask requirement where the office could be fined by local authorities, then you may be able to push back a little.
Dental offices are small businesses and they cannot afford to be hit with thousands of dollars in fines. In addition, if there are Karen's around that see others not required to wear masks where there is a mandate, their neurosis makes them contact the office's corporate headquarters to lodge a complaint - not to mention contacting the state dental board. The dentist can actually be in a no win situation here regardless of how they personally feel about it - especially if they do not own the practice and are just another working stiff.
Refusing to do business with a retail establishment over requiring the mask is one thing, but your health is another. It is important that you get procedures like this done before all hell breaks loose - especially if it is a dental situation that has the potential to blow up. Dental infections can kill. If things get bad this fall that may force us back into lockdown situation or vaxxines are required, you may end up being s#$t out of luck. Priorities my fren, priorities. Sometimes it is better to survive to fight another day.
Wear the mask. I did in order to have a torn retina repaired. Sometimes you have to choose your battles.
“Just wear a mask for 5 minutes” “Just take 1 vaccine” “Just get the passport”
No. We do not comply. We give them an inch and they will take a mile. The time for compromise is over; they want us dead do you not see that?
The VAX is my line in the sand.
And I am glad you have it! I wore a mask too - until the mandates were lifted. Now I will never wear one again even if a mandate comes back. Any tyranny is my line now! I see the enemy
How long ago/where? My friend had retinal detachment surgery in July in CA, and had to have a hospital-administered C-19 PCR test 72 hours before the surgery, as well as wearing a mask throughout the surgery (well, until she went under, anyway).
Ah, I guess the 'Rona can tell the difference between when you're breathing and conscious vs breathing and unconscious. That darned 'Rona is so smart!
Torn retina is less serious than detached retina so they were able to do the in-office laser procedure. This was in Charlotte, NC, about two months into Covid last year. And I did protest about the mask but the doctor’s nurse told me he would not do the procedure without my mask on.
Oh wow, lucky you! I didn't know detached retina could be fixed that way. In our case, it was full-on surgery. I read about it after, they insert 3- or 4 needles/tools into the eyeball and do magic inside the eye! They really did work wonders and I have incredible respect for what they did. A month later and her eyesight was actually better than it was beforehand. I got chatting to one of the nurses while waiting for her to get wheeled away to surgery, and they said they've always worn masks in surgery. The only new thing is the patient wearing a mask. So at least the docs/nurses are being consistent; if masks didn't do anything, they were still willing to wear them 5, 10 years ago!
I had torn retina surgery too, took about ten minutes.
Yes, that or have a detached retina and have to have surgery. I took the path of least resistance.
Please drop the phone number so we can call them.
Oh, never mind. I see it.
Got your back, hard charger!
Find a competitor and see if they want your business instead. Or just show up anyway without a mask and see what happens. The worst thing that will happen is they ask you to leave. If they do that, ask for the owner or surgeon to come out himself to tell you to leave. Make sure you're ready to explain that you DON'T have COVID and can prove it (tested negative) and let them try to explain it that way.
Good idea. If you think about it, if they REALLY believe that the masks work (they don't), and it's not about compliance and control, they should be able to accommodate you by putting you in a waiting room by yourself. I'd ask these types of questions when you call.
"Hi. Does your business provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities? Yes? Good, because, I have a disability which prevents me from wearing a mask soooo...."