Presentation Submitted by Beth Wilson, RI SHHH
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I’m Still Here
nTalk to the Deaf patient
uwhat is going to happen next
uwhat does all this mean
nAsk the Deaf patient about their symptoms
uavoid “does she …” and ask “do you…”
udon’t let this become a vet exam
utalk to the patient, not about the patient
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nIf 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.