Start Date

5-3-2024 9:10 AM

End Date

5-3-2024 11:00 AM

Description

Background

  • Communication and cultural differences predispose Deaf patients to suboptimal healthcare1
  • Health professionals have historically received little to no training in caring for Deaf patients2
  • Patient panels are an effective medical education tool to model communication strategies3

Keywords

deaf culture, medical education, curriculum development

Comments

Presented at the 2024 Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit.

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May 3rd, 9:10 AM May 3rd, 11:00 AM

Your Role in Communicating with Deaf Patients: Lessons Learned from a Virtual Patient Panel

Background

  • Communication and cultural differences predispose Deaf patients to suboptimal healthcare1
  • Health professionals have historically received little to no training in caring for Deaf patients2
  • Patient panels are an effective medical education tool to model communication strategies3