The last thing a person needs when visiting the doctor is confusion! Where is the parking lot? Which door is the correct office? Is there a restroom since my GPS took me on the premium tour of the city rather than the most direct route? What can alleviate such confusion? Signs! Everywhere we look, we can find signs. There are post and panel signs advertising businesses, commercial real estate signs, and construction signs, to name a few, but doctor's offices need signs too. So, what signs are needed at a place like a doctor’s office?

Let’s begin with the exterior of the business. Since street number signs are often obscured, post and panel signs outside look professional and allow a person to easily find the doctor’s office. Another exterior sign that would be useful is one stating where the parking lot is located. Helpful signs on the exterior of the building itself are address signs, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) signs, “enter, “exit,” or “use other door” signs.

Once inside the doctor's office, a reception sign leads me to check-in. In this space is a lobby sign, door signs, restroom signs. On the door are the hours of operations. The windows can even have window graphics. Wall murals or graphic signs can make an otherwise dull lobby feel warm and inviting.

Signs necessary for the examining room of a doctor’s office include labels identifying what is inside cabinets and drawers. This is especially helpful when more than one member of the office uses the examining room. Informative signs regarding the doctor’s specialty, laws regarding medical policies, and office procedure signs are other signs that will enhance an examining room. When it is time to leave, “exit” signs are important, in particular if the office resembles a maze.

James River Signs would be happy to help any doctor's offices that are looking for signs to include in their building.