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- 01.26.2012 #1Bobtail Member
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Is there a need for a Walk In Clinic at Truckstops I am a medical examiner here in the Indianapolis area. I perform DOT Class A physicals for a local commecial driving school. My parents were owner operators in the 80s and 90s. So, I do have an appreciation for what you all endure over the road. What do you all think of starting a Walk In Medical Clinic within a truck stop? I think it increases your access to care while away from home. I appreciaate all input either positive or negative.
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Maria
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- 01.26.2012 #2Road Train Member
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Drivers don't feel secure with on the road physicals , especially hundreds of miles from home . What if the physician decides to disqualify a driver ?
Originally Posted by mariathepa 
I am a medical examiner here in the Indianapolis area. I perform DOT Class A physicals for a local commecial driving school. My parents were owner operators in the 80s and 90s. So, I do have an appreciation for what you all endure over the road. What do you all think of starting a Walk In Medical Clinic within a truck stop? I think it increases your access to care while away from home. I appreciaate all input either positive or negative.
Best Regards,
Maria
A last year Roadside Medical opened clinics at 3 Pilot locations . I just tried to go to the Roadside website . Here's what I found .
- 01.26.2012 #3Crusty Commando-Pete
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Thats been tried and for the most part failed. Now if your talkin a walk in urgent care clinic thats in a truck stop and open to the pubic I can see them making it. But if your just going to do DOT physicals and the like it will never go over IMO.
- 01.26.2012 #4Road Train Member
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Probably have better luck putting a regular clinic next to a truck stop. Cause no normal people are going to the truck stop for a checkup but next to one, they wouldn't think anything of it. And if the drivers need anything, they'll see it that there's one right over there and come in.
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- 01.26.2012 #5Bobtail Member
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Thanks for all your replies.
- 01.26.2012 #6"Village Idiot"
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My vote is a resounding YES !!
If the facility actually provides medical care, and NOT just DOT physicals. There are many times I would have liked to have seen a Doctor for some minor issue. But 80 feet of truck prevents access to MOST facilities.
I used to have a Dentist I seen on a regular basis. But thanks to Arkansas legislature....no more.
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I live in Indianapolis
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- 01.26.2012 #8Crusty Commando-Pete
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[quote=Harvey Wallbanger;2389668]I live in Indianapolis.
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- 01.26.2012 #10Road Train Member
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Last month I got a little sick, and decided to seek some help. Unhooked my trailer, and headed to the nearest Take Care (Walgreens) Clinic. I was grateful they were there to help me. Originally Posted by mariathepa I am a medical examiner here in the Indianapolis area. I perform DOT Class A physicals for a local commecial driving school. My parents were owner operators in the 80s and 90s. So, I do have an appreciation for what you all endure over the road. What do you all think of starting a Walk In Medical Clinic within a truck stop? I think it increases your access to care while away from home. I appreciaate all input either positive or negative.
Best Regards,
Maria
Would have been so much simpler if a nearby truck stop had a medical clinic, but that's rarely available.
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