I recently had the pleasure of attending CF clinic with my best friend. I have been around CF for a big chunk of my life. I’ve made hospital visits to CF family members when they were admitted, I’ve helped with treatments at home, I’ve even played games and entertained while they did their breathing treatments. But, until recently, never had the experience of being a fly on the wall at clinic. Here’s 5 things I learned from being there: 1. THE FASTEST WAITING ROOM We’ve all been to the doctor before, we all know that the waiting room can be the most painful and drawn out part of the process. Not when you are going to CF Clinic! In an effort to reduce any possible spread of germs and contamination, CF patients are typically called back shortly after checking in 2. NO INTRO REQUIRED The CF care team all had their own unique personal relationship with my friend. They chatted with him while he prepared for tests and addressed him as if he was an old college friend
