Presentation Submitted by Beth Wilson, RI SHHH
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I’m Still Here
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Talk to the Deaf patient
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what is going to happen next
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what does all this mean
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Ask the Deaf patient about their symptoms
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avoid “does she …” and ask “do you…”
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don’t let this become a vet exam
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talk
to
the patient, not
about
the patient
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If I bring someone with me, that doesn’t mean you
tell them the details.
I want to hear it from my
doctor, not my friend or family member.