Communicating with deaf & hard of hearing patients
- Modes of communication
- Interpreter (or provider) fluent in medical communication & American Sign Language
- Alternate modes:
- Computer-assisted real-time transcription
- Assistive listening devices
- Not recommended unless preferred by the patient.
- Lip reading
- Family/friends
- Written communication
- Supplemental measurese
- Printed information sheets
- Captioned videos