My patient is Deaf...now what? Caring for Deaf patients

The Nurse Break & Nurses Collective - Live Interviews

Hundreds from across Australia tuned in to watch our FREE class for nurses, paramedics, doctors and students about Auslan and caring for deaf patients with Auslan educator Gail Smith.

Some topics covered?

- How to book an Auslan interpreter?

- Why do I book an Auslan interpreter?

- Where and how can I learn some basic Auslan sign language?

- Why can’t Deaf patients just lip-read ?

- Can a Deaf person read and write English?

- What not to assume about a Deaf patient!

- Gaining consent with deaf patients?

- Some very sad stories from Gail's experience advocating for deaf patients in hospital

- What is VRI?

- What is tactile Auslan?

- How do deaf patient's call an ambulance or emergency services?

- How long can interpreters stay in hospitals with patients?

- "If I speak louder or clearer won't they just understand me?"

- "Why can't I use family or friends to interpret?"

- Some tips to make your patients hospital experience Deaf friendly!!

- Basic signs to introduce yourself and help the patient feel more comfortable.

+ SO MUCH MORE!

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For FREE Auslan training contact Gail: [e-mail]

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