She is quite heavy and takes 2 people to transfer her to the car, toilet, etc. She lives in a skilled nursing facility and they won't transport her. They say it is family's responsibility. She is dependent on the pacemaker and cardiologist insists she come to his office once a year. What if she is bed bound next time she has to go. How do I get her there then? She lives in a rural community with very few senior services.
However the manufacturer, for example, Boston Scientific, had reps that could come to a facility to check it.
If the primary reason you are going is for a pacemaker check try this. Get the information on her pacemaker (if you don’t already have it) and call them to see if you can arrange for an on-site check.
Otherwise, I think I would check with the NH dr to see what she recommends for health care going forward.
My mother lived in a NH and NEVER saw the cardiologist after her pacemaker was inserted.
What does the doctor say are the consequences of her not being seen?