title: Make the right noises caring for hearing-impaired patients.
abstract: This paper describes a survey carried out in South Wales to elicit the views of patients with hearing losses after treatment by nurses and doctors. Difficulties with communication are shown and ways forward are highlighted. Guidelines for helping patients with hearing impairment are also illustrated.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hines
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D003144:Communication Barriers; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires