For a Calm, Quiet Waiting Room, Try Pagers
Patients and their families will appreciate a discreet, vibrating pager.

The waiting room can be a worry room: With every door that opens and name that is called, a patient is on edge. We've found a simple way to eliminate this anxiety. When we're ready to bring the next patient back to pre-op, our receptionist doesn't yell out her name in the waiting area anymore — she pages her and a sleek device about the size of a TV remote vibrates and lights up for 15 seconds. Patients appreciate this dignified approach and our efforts to respect their privacy. This is 1 less thing to get anxious about.