Relationship between ENT specialists and deaf community.
The relationship between the ENT specialist and the Deaf Community is discussed along with the relative role of the non-medical consultants who come into contact with this group of people. Suggestions are made to the clinician for a correct approach to deaf persons: acquisition of adeguate tools for communication and clear and understandable information. In this communication and clear and understandable information. In this context, the advent of Cochlear Implants and their impact on the Deaf Community are taken into consideration.
Filipo
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3rd ENT Clinic, University La Sapienza, Roma, Italy.
Bosco
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E
Ballantyne
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D
D003054:Cochlear Implants; D003469:Culture; D003638:Deafness / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D010036:Otolaryngology; D012917:Social Adjustment; D000078329:Workforce