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Posted 11/22/2013 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
Hi.

I wanted to get our transplant coordinator something for the holidays and to say "Thank you" for all that she does and continues to do. Anyone have any ideas on what would be a good gift to send to her? Any suggestions?

Also, should I send something to the receptionists (who always are always so sweet and pleasant and make sure our messages get to the TC, confirms receipt of our faxes, lab work, etc)? How about the main doctor that we always see in transplant?

Thanks.
Posted 11/22/2013 11:20 PM (GMT 0)
Gifts of goodies are always appreciated by medical offices, but I'd avoid boxed chocolates. I remember we used to get so many of them that I got sick of them and still don't eat the boxed ones. A fruit basket would be a great choice.

Be sure not to get anything with monetary value over 25-50 dollars, as most places would not allow the employees to accept these. It's the thought that counts, and a warm, heartfelt note or letter is sometimes as good as anything.

(Not a regular poster on this forum, but I was a recipient of this sort of gift for many years.)

Posted 11/22/2013 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
I bring my nurse practitioner, TC and receptionist, gifts from where I live. Chocolate covered cranberries and honey from the bees that pollinate the cranberry bogs.
Posted 11/23/2013 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
David, I almost wrote "you butt kisser" but I guess that's the general idea your aiming at. I brought the RN's who helped me out in the outpatient services a bunch of flowers.

Ziff
Posted 11/23/2013 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
Of course I'm kissing their butts. They saved mine.

After I spent time in my local hospital, I brought pizzas to the nurses on the floor and the ER. Also to my doctors office for lunch. If you see how bad the food that docs and nurses eat, well it's mostly cokes and junk food. Having tiled the pizza place, I took a several hundred dollar credit, so it didn't feel like it came out of my wallet. I realize the docs and nurses are paid, but they don't get paid extra for being so good to me.

It's like what I do. I get paid, but when someone says thank you, or great job, that's huge.
Posted 11/23/2013 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
I think Mayo discourages gifts. They did recently send me a card to be mailed to a medical professional who had been of great help, so I sent it to my TC (postage paid by Mayo.) I usually send a Christmas card to her, also. I see so many docs and other nurses there, but she's the only one I see on a regular basis. And she knows my financial situation and I know she wouldn't want me going to the expense of a gift. However, if you want to give a gift, I would make it something like David suggested. Something small and meaningful.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 11/23/2013 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
We make a small contribution to the Hospital's Charity Fund for the Transplant Unit...nothing huge, and Mike has benefited from that himself...but giving back is what I try to do. And a card to our TC...who has retired this month and I don't know how to reach her. I've asked our new TC but he didn't answer.

Carol
Posted 11/23/2013 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
Carol, I would try sending it to her there...maybe to the Personell Office. Hopefully, they will forward it to her.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 11/24/2013 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
OHH EMMM GEEEE, Connie

Did you mean "personnel" :O)

gotcha LOL
Posted 11/24/2013 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
Good catch Mae!!!


Ziff
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