Please ask your pre-procedure person to not say they are praying for the patient (repeatedly). I'm sure I'm not the only person who takes offense even tho I know that was not their intent.   Also, upon arrival before asking the companion of the patient for their phone number & if it's ok to text them relevant info, ask the patient 1st if it's ok to text anything to the companion. Both my companion & I are psychotherapists and we both found that part of the arrival process disrespectful of the patient's right to autonomy.   Please be sure medical notes are up to date. My last endoscopy's date was not noted in my record in the obvious place.   As always I had a good & successful experience. Thank you
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