Dr. Van Der Sloot and Her Team Provide a Safe and Comfortable Environment

Family Doctor: Dr. Jessica Van Der Sloot

I am writing this on behalf of my daughter Heather. Heather has cerebral palsy and a severe learning disability. She loved her family doctor in Pincher Creek but needed to find a new physician when she moved to Lethbridge. My colleague Becky who works with Dr. Van Der Sloot said she would be the perfect doctor for Heather. Compassionate and caring she and her team provide a safe, comfortable environment for Heather’s care; the calming presence allows for excellent care and appropriate interventions. Her focus when arriving at the appointment is speaking to Heather and understanding her needs, this sounds obvious but often not the case when some are developmentally delayed. It takes great empathy, compassion and communication skills to understand the needs of someone who may not be able to fully communicate their concerns. Dr. Van Der Sloot ‘You Rock’, Happy World Family Doctor Day!