Summary
The authors of this JAMA article describe the experience of a family member who was in critical care, and who is deaf. They outline a lack of awareness amongst healthcare professionals about their relative's deafness and highlight the lack of understanding in how to communicate with her. They go on to outline a number of approaches to communicating with patients who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Communicating with patients with hearing loss or deafness—Can you hear me? (26 February 2024)
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2815258?guestAccessKey=08547849-aca0-4e5d-a444-bd483a700c59&
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