If calling at an approach point and you are over head you would call at that point. If still 1/2 mile away wouldnt the call be approaching the point. If this word was included in a large number of situations i have been in it would have saved a lot of confusion.
Spin Doc been in a lot of times via approach points when there are 4 or so aircraft at that point at the same time and had no problems to. Its when you have some one that doesnt know whats going on or cant speak english that creates problems.