Deaf people: What every clinician needs to know
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Know How
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SummaryDeafness is a common and varied medical, social and psychological construct that affects a significant proportion of the population. Restricted communication and uninformed attitudes have adverse effects on the physical and mental health of deaf people. Clinicians need to know how to recognise and resolve these difficulties.Learning Objectives• Be aware of the high prevalence and diverse nature of deafness• Recognise the importance of effective communication and how to achieve this with deaf people• Understand the potential impact of deafness on mental and physical health
2021 ◽
Vol 55
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pp. 941.2-941
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Vol 2016
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pp. 1-14
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2020 ◽
Vol 75
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pp. 599